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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.59, 6,015.14 and 2,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.59, 6,015.14 and 2,159.66 is: 3,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.59 : 6,015.14 = 2,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.59/6,015.14 = 2,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.59x = 6,015.14 × 2,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.59x = 12,990,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990,616.38/4,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.70

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