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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.94, 6,099.78 and 2,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.94, 6,099.78 and 2,415.74 is: 3,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.94 : 6,099.78 = 2,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.94/6,099.78 = 2,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.94x = 6,099.78 × 2,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.94x = 14,735,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,482.54/4,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.38

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