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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.38, 6,073.70 and 2,663.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.38, 6,073.70 and 2,663.49 is: 3,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.38 : 6,073.70 = 2,663.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.38/6,073.70 = 2,663.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.38x = 6,073.70 × 2,663.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.38x = 16,177,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177,225.90/4,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.07

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