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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.57, 6,079.62 and 2,573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.57, 6,079.62 and 2,573.62 is: 3,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.57 : 6,079.62 = 2,573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.57/6,079.62 = 2,573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.57x = 6,079.62 × 2,573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.57x = 15,646,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,639.22/4,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.26

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