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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.20, 6,011.82 and 2,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.20, 6,011.82 and 2,058.48 is: 3,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.20 : 6,011.82 = 2,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.20/6,011.82 = 2,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.20x = 6,011.82 × 2,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.20x = 12,375,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,211.23/4,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.40

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