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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.08, 6,055.59 and 2,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.08, 6,055.59 and 2,651.05 is: 3,975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.08 : 6,055.59 = 2,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.08/6,055.59 = 2,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.08x = 6,055.59 × 2,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.08x = 16,053,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053,646.79/4,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.56

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