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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.58, 6,755.84 and 2,038.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.58, 6,755.84 and 2,038.13 is: 3,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.58 : 6,755.84 = 2,038.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.58/6,755.84 = 2,038.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.58x = 6,755.84 × 2,038.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.58x = 13,769,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,769,269.19/4,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.77

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