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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.74, 6,068.20 and 2,659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.74, 6,068.20 and 2,659.86 is: 3,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.74 : 6,068.20 = 2,659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.74/6,068.20 = 2,659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.74x = 6,068.20 × 2,659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.74x = 16,140,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,562.45/4,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.49

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