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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.89, 6,082.86 and 2,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.89, 6,082.86 and 2,660.88 is: 3,994.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.89 : 6,082.86 = 2,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.89/6,082.86 = 2,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.89x = 6,082.86 × 2,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.89x = 16,185,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,760.52/4,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.62

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