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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.80, 6,206.88 and 2,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.80, 6,206.88 and 2,058.80 is: 3,088.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.80 : 6,206.88 = 2,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.80/6,206.88 = 2,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.80x = 6,206.88 × 2,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.80x = 12,778,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778,724.54/4,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.29

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