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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.98, 6,084.78 and 2,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.98, 6,084.78 and 2,112.52 is: 3,166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.98 : 6,084.78 = 2,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.98/6,084.78 = 2,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.98x = 6,084.78 × 2,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.98x = 12,854,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,219.45/4,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.86

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