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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.70, 6,268.06 and 1,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.70, 6,268.06 and 1,058.70 is: 1,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.70 : 6,268.06 = 1,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.70/6,268.06 = 1,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.70x = 6,268.06 × 1,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.70x = 6,636,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,005.50/4,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.06

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