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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.88, 6,088.32 and 1,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.88, 6,088.32 and 1,322.88 is: 1,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.88 : 6,088.32 = 1,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.88/6,088.32 = 1,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.88x = 6,088.32 × 1,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.88x = 8,054,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,116.76/4,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.32

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