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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.40, 6,001.80 and 2,609.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.40, 6,001.80 and 2,609.35 is: 3,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.40 : 6,001.80 = 2,609.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.40/6,001.80 = 2,609.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.40x = 6,001.80 × 2,609.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.40x = 15,660,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,660,796.83/3,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.79

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