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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.17, 6,052.96 and 2,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.17, 6,052.96 and 2,058.96 is: 3,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.17 : 6,052.96 = 2,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.17/6,052.96 = 2,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.17x = 6,052.96 × 2,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.17x = 12,462,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,462,802.52/4,037.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.01

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