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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.08, 6,012.89 and 2,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.08, 6,012.89 and 2,158.16 is: 3,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.08 : 6,012.89 = 2,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.08/6,012.89 = 2,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.08x = 6,012.89 × 2,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.08x = 12,976,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976,745.92/4,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.45

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