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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.36, 6,059.88 and 2,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.36, 6,059.88 and 2,580.88 is: 3,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.36 : 6,059.88 = 2,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.36/6,059.88 = 2,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.36x = 6,059.88 × 2,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.36x = 15,639,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639,823.09/4,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.11

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