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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.03, 6,388.10 and 2,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.03, 6,388.10 and 2,038.55 is: 3,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.03 : 6,388.10 = 2,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.03/6,388.10 = 2,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.03x = 6,388.10 × 2,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.03x = 13,022,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022,459.65/4,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.33

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