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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.11, 6,061.68 and 2,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.11, 6,061.68 and 2,583.11 is: 3,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.11 : 6,061.68 = 2,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.11/6,061.68 = 2,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.11x = 6,061.68 × 2,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.11x = 15,658,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658,001.38/4,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.68

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