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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.68, 6,084.32 and 1,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.68, 6,084.32 and 1,461.02 is: 2,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.68 : 6,084.32 = 1,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.68/6,084.32 = 1,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.68x = 6,084.32 × 1,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.68x = 8,889,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,313.21/4,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.20

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