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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.38, 6,784.20 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.38, 6,784.20 and 2,059.32 is: 3,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.38 : 6,784.20 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.38/6,784.20 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.38x = 6,784.20 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.38x = 13,970,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,838.74/4,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.22

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