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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.06, 6,088.32 and 2,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.06, 6,088.32 and 2,633.70 is: 3,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.06 : 6,088.32 = 2,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.06/6,088.32 = 2,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.06x = 6,088.32 × 2,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.06x = 16,034,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,808.38/4,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.32

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