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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.63, 6,077.08 and 2,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.63, 6,077.08 and 2,599.80 is: 3,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.63 : 6,077.08 = 2,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.63/6,077.08 = 2,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.63x = 6,077.08 × 2,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.63x = 15,799,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,799,192.58/4,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.78

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