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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.62, 6,058.85 and 2,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.62, 6,058.85 and 2,580.33 is: 3,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.62 : 6,058.85 = 2,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.62/6,058.85 = 2,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.62x = 6,058.85 × 2,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.62x = 15,633,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,832.42/4,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.38

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