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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.87, 6,075.91 and 2,588.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.87, 6,075.91 and 2,588.05 is: 3,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.87 : 6,075.91 = 2,588.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.87/6,075.91 = 2,588.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.87x = 6,075.91 × 2,588.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.87x = 15,724,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724,769.71/4,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.70

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