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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.74, 6,081.72 and 2,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.74, 6,081.72 and 2,668.88 is: 3,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.74 : 6,081.72 = 2,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.74/6,081.72 = 2,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.74x = 6,081.72 × 2,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.74x = 16,231,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,380.87/4,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.13

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