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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.51, 6,060.83 and 2,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.51, 6,060.83 and 2,662.67 is: 3,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.51 : 6,060.83 = 2,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.51/6,060.83 = 2,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.51x = 6,060.83 × 2,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.51x = 16,137,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137,990.22/4,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.05

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