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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.74, 6,058.26 and 2,479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.74, 6,058.26 and 2,479.68 is: 3,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.74 : 6,058.26 = 2,479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.74/6,058.26 = 2,479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.74x = 6,058.26 × 2,479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.74x = 15,022,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,546.16/4,039.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.69

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