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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.62, 6,382.26 and 2,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.62, 6,382.26 and 2,062.98 is: 3,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.62 : 6,382.26 = 2,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.62/6,382.26 = 2,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.62x = 6,382.26 × 2,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.62x = 13,166,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166,474.73/4,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.72

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