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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.50, 6,377.16 and 2,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.50, 6,377.16 and 2,058.59 is: 3,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.50 : 6,377.16 = 2,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.50/6,377.16 = 2,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.50x = 6,377.16 × 2,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.50x = 13,127,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127,957.80/4,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.66

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