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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368, 6,555.65 and 2,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368, 6,555.65 and 2,059.50 is: 3,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368 : 6,555.65 = 2,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368/6,555.65 = 2,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368x = 6,555.65 × 2,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368x = 13,501,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,350.88/4,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.97

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