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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.64, 6,080.98 and 2,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.64, 6,080.98 and 2,659.62 is: 3,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.64 : 6,080.98 = 2,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.64/6,080.98 = 2,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.64x = 6,080.98 × 2,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.64x = 16,173,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173,096.03/4,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.73

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