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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.97, 6,085.46 and 1,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.97, 6,085.46 and 1,592.95 is: 2,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.97 : 6,085.46 = 1,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.97/6,085.46 = 1,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.97x = 6,085.46 × 1,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.97x = 9,693,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,833.51/4,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.43

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