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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.26, 6,071.22 and 2,660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.26, 6,071.22 and 2,660.90 is: 3,987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.26 : 6,071.22 = 2,660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.26/6,071.22 = 2,660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.26x = 6,071.22 × 2,660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.26x = 16,154,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154,878.94/4,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.62

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