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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.33, 6,085.46 and 2,581.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.33, 6,085.46 and 2,581.11 is: 3,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.33 : 6,085.46 = 2,581.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.33/6,085.46 = 2,581.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.33x = 6,085.46 × 2,581.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.33x = 15,707,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,198.33/4,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.31

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