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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.91, 6,091.94 and 2,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.91, 6,091.94 and 2,085.91 is: 3,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.91 : 6,091.94 = 2,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.91/6,091.94 = 2,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.91x = 6,091.94 × 2,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.91x = 12,707,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,228.55/4,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.70

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