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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.28, 6,072.21 and 2,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.28, 6,072.21 and 2,660.28 is: 3,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.28 : 6,072.21 = 2,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.28/6,072.21 = 2,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.28x = 6,072.21 × 2,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.28x = 16,153,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153,778.82/4,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.25

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