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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.91, 6,096.57 and 2,599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.91, 6,096.57 and 2,599.91 is: 3,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.91 : 6,096.57 = 2,599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.91/6,096.57 = 2,599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.91x = 6,096.57 × 2,599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.91x = 15,850,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,502.83/4,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.08

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