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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.68, 6,088.99 and 2,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.68, 6,088.99 and 2,809.27 is: 4,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.68 : 6,088.99 = 2,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.68/6,088.99 = 2,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.68x = 6,088.99 × 2,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.68x = 17,105,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105,616.94/4,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.62

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