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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.40, 6,405.90 and 2,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.40, 6,405.90 and 2,079.06 is: 3,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.40 : 6,405.90 = 2,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.40/6,405.90 = 2,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.40x = 6,405.90 × 2,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.40x = 13,318,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318,250.45/4,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.63

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