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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.72, 6,060.42 and 2,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.72, 6,060.42 and 2,591.28 is: 3,885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.72 : 6,060.42 = 2,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.72/6,060.42 = 2,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.72x = 6,060.42 × 2,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.72x = 15,704,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,245.14/4,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.54

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