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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.23, 6,388.62 and 2,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.23, 6,388.62 and 2,061.30 is: 3,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.23 : 6,388.62 = 2,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.23/6,388.62 = 2,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.23x = 6,388.62 × 2,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.23x = 13,168,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,862.41/4,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.84

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