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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.64, 6,076.96 and 2,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.64, 6,076.96 and 2,571.28 is: 3,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.64 : 6,076.96 = 2,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.64/6,076.96 = 2,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.64x = 6,076.96 × 2,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.64x = 15,625,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,565.71/4,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.85

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