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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.76, 6,374.58 and 2,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.76, 6,374.58 and 2,058.47 is: 3,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.76 : 6,374.58 = 2,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.76/6,374.58 = 2,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.76x = 6,374.58 × 2,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.76x = 13,121,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121,881.69/4,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.50

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