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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.70, 6,552.76 and 2,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.70, 6,552.76 and 2,059.50 is: 3,087.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.70 : 6,552.76 = 2,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.70/6,552.76 = 2,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.70x = 6,552.76 × 2,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.70x = 13,495,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,409.22/4,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.70

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