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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.95, 6,057.99 and 2,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.95, 6,057.99 and 2,580.66 is: 3,864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.95 : 6,057.99 = 2,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.95/6,057.99 = 2,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.95x = 6,057.99 × 2,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.95x = 15,633,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,612.47/4,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.02

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