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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.51, 6,057.83 and 2,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.51, 6,057.83 and 2,660.67 is: 3,991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.51 : 6,057.83 = 2,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.51/6,057.83 = 2,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.51x = 6,057.83 × 2,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.51x = 16,117,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117,873.24/4,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.04

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