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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.84, 6,238.32 and 1,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.84, 6,238.32 and 1,038.84 is: 1,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.84 : 6,238.32 = 1,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.84/6,238.32 = 1,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.84x = 6,238.32 × 1,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.84x = 6,480,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,616.35/4,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.27

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