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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.39, 6,059.91 and 1,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.39, 6,059.91 and 1,575.55 is: 2,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.39 : 6,059.91 = 1,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.39/6,059.91 = 1,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.39x = 6,059.91 × 1,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.39x = 9,547,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,704.68/4,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.48

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