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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.52, 6,380.57 and 2,066.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.52, 6,380.57 and 2,066.45 is: 3,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.52 : 6,380.57 = 2,066.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.52/6,380.57 = 2,066.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.52x = 6,380.57 × 2,066.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.52x = 13,185,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185,102.14/4,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.44

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