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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.63, 6,058.90 and 2,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.63, 6,058.90 and 2,065.96 is: 3,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.63 : 6,058.90 = 2,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.63/6,058.90 = 2,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.63x = 6,058.90 × 2,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.63x = 12,517,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,421.12/4,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.89

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