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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.58, 6,051.31 and 2,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.58, 6,051.31 and 2,582.90 is: 3,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.58 : 6,051.31 = 2,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.58/6,051.31 = 2,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.58x = 6,051.31 × 2,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.58x = 15,629,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,928.60/4,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.33

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