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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.08, 6,080.71 and 2,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.08, 6,080.71 and 2,668.17 is: 3,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.08 : 6,080.71 = 2,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.08/6,080.71 = 2,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.08x = 6,080.71 × 2,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.08x = 16,224,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224,368.00/4,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.06

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