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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.74, 6,790.32 and 2,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.74, 6,790.32 and 2,059.88 is: 3,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.74 : 6,790.32 = 2,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.74/6,790.32 = 2,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.74x = 6,790.32 × 2,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.74x = 13,987,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,987,244.36/4,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.28

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