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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.08, 6,371.88 and 2,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.08, 6,371.88 and 2,058.20 is: 3,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.08 : 6,371.88 = 2,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.08/6,371.88 = 2,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.08x = 6,371.88 × 2,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.08x = 13,114,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114,603.42/4,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.83

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