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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.50, 6,081.35 and 2,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.50, 6,081.35 and 2,668.64 is: 3,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.50 : 6,081.35 = 2,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.50/6,081.35 = 2,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.50x = 6,081.35 × 2,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.50x = 16,228,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228,890.11/4,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.76

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