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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.99, 6,238.08 and 2,077.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.99, 6,238.08 and 2,077.29 is: 3,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.99 : 6,238.08 = 2,077.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.99/6,238.08 = 2,077.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.99x = 6,238.08 × 2,077.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.99x = 12,958,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,301.20/4,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.73

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