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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.62, 6,034.65 and 2,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.62, 6,034.65 and 2,558.62 is: 3,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.62 : 6,034.65 = 2,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.62/6,034.65 = 2,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.62x = 6,034.65 × 2,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.62x = 15,440,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,376.18/4,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.12

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