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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.91, 6,083.51 and 2,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.91, 6,083.51 and 2,496.42 is: 3,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.91 : 6,083.51 = 2,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.91/6,083.51 = 2,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.91x = 6,083.51 × 2,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.91x = 15,186,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,983.55/4,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.64

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