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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.71, 6,082.74 and 2,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.71, 6,082.74 and 2,082.67 is: 3,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.71 : 6,082.74 = 2,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.71/6,082.74 = 2,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.71x = 6,082.74 × 2,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.71x = 12,668,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668,340.12/4,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.27

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