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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.08, 6,053.38 and 2,655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.08, 6,053.38 and 2,655.08 is: 3,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.08 : 6,053.38 = 2,655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.08/6,053.38 = 2,655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.08x = 6,053.38 × 2,655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.08x = 16,072,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,208.17/4,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.21

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