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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.92, 6,068.08 and 2,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.92, 6,068.08 and 2,587.52 is: 3,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.92 : 6,068.08 = 2,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.92/6,068.08 = 2,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.92x = 6,068.08 × 2,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.92x = 15,701,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,278.36/4,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.61

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