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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.70, 6,046.05 and 3,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.70, 6,046.05 and 3,058.70 is: 4,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.70 : 6,046.05 = 3,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.70/6,046.05 = 3,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.70x = 6,046.05 × 3,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.70x = 18,493,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493,053.14/4,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.05

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