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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.83, 6,789.75 and 2,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.83, 6,789.75 and 2,059.98 is: 3,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.83 : 6,789.75 = 2,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.83/6,789.75 = 2,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.83x = 6,789.75 × 2,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.83x = 13,986,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986,749.21/4,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.43

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