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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.77, 6,232.94 and 2,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.77, 6,232.94 and 2,079.35 is: 3,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.77 : 6,232.94 = 2,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.77/6,232.94 = 2,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.77x = 6,232.94 × 2,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.77x = 12,960,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,468.97/4,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.42

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