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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.19, 6,408.89 and 2,079.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.19, 6,408.89 and 2,079.11 is: 3,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.19 : 6,408.89 = 2,079.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.19/6,408.89 = 2,079.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.19x = 6,408.89 × 2,079.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.19x = 13,324,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,324,787.29/4,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.96

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