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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.26, 6,083.54 and 2,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.26, 6,083.54 and 2,498.92 is: 3,746.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.26 : 6,083.54 = 2,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.26/6,083.54 = 2,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.26x = 6,083.54 × 2,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.26x = 15,202,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,279.78/4,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.01

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