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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.67, 6,208.19 and 2,658.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.67, 6,208.19 and 2,658.55 is: 3,988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.67 : 6,208.19 = 2,658.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.67/6,208.19 = 2,658.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.67x = 6,208.19 × 2,658.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.67x = 16,504,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,783.52/4,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.91

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