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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.92, 6,057.54 and 2,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.92, 6,057.54 and 2,580.52 is: 3,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.92 : 6,057.54 = 2,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.92/6,057.54 = 2,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.92x = 6,057.54 × 2,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.92x = 15,631,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,603.12/4,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.08

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