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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.69, 6,082.38 and 2,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.69, 6,082.38 and 2,278.17 is: 3,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.69 : 6,082.38 = 2,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.69/6,082.38 = 2,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.69x = 6,082.38 × 2,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.69x = 13,856,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,695.64/4,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.09

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