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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.38, 6,088.59 and 2,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.38, 6,088.59 and 2,597.58 is: 3,897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.38 : 6,088.59 = 2,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.38/6,088.59 = 2,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.38x = 6,088.59 × 2,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.38x = 15,815,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815,599.61/4,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.98

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