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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.47, 6,784.56 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.47, 6,784.56 and 2,059.02 is: 3,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.47 : 6,784.56 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.47/6,784.56 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.47x = 6,784.56 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.47x = 13,969,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,544.73/4,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.87

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