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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.38, 6,091.60 and 2,599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.38, 6,091.60 and 2,599.58 is: 3,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.38 : 6,091.60 = 2,599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.38/6,091.60 = 2,599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.38x = 6,091.60 × 2,599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.38x = 15,835,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835,601.53/4,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.99

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