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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.43, 6,086.18 and 2,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.43, 6,086.18 and 2,108.25 is: 3,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.43 : 6,086.18 = 2,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.43/6,086.18 = 2,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.43x = 6,086.18 × 2,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.43x = 12,831,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831,194.26/4,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.40

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