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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.15, 6,371.97 and 2,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.15, 6,371.97 and 2,058.25 is: 3,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.15 : 6,371.97 = 2,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.15/6,371.97 = 2,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.15x = 6,371.97 × 2,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.15x = 13,115,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,107.25/4,254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.90

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