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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.08, 7,309.41 and 2,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.08, 7,309.41 and 2,059.69 is: 3,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.08 : 7,309.41 = 2,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.08/7,309.41 = 2,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.08x = 7,309.41 × 2,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.08x = 15,055,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,118.68/4,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.71

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