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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.39, 6,054.91 and 2,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.39, 6,054.91 and 2,558.13 is: 3,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.39 : 6,054.91 = 2,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.39/6,054.91 = 2,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.39x = 6,054.91 × 2,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.39x = 15,489,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489,217.82/4,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.76

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