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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.84, 6,062.54 and 2,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.84, 6,062.54 and 2,660.55 is: 3,982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.84 : 6,062.54 = 2,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.84/6,062.54 = 2,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.84x = 6,062.54 × 2,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.84x = 16,129,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,677.49/4,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.80

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