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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.66, 6,422.90 and 2,059.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.66, 6,422.90 and 2,059.83 is: 3,089.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.66 : 6,422.90 = 2,059.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.66/6,422.90 = 2,059.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.66x = 6,422.90 × 2,059.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.66x = 13,230,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,230,071.81/4,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.94

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