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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.04, 6,085.61 and 2,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.04, 6,085.61 and 2,652.73 is: 3,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.04 : 6,085.61 = 2,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.04/6,085.61 = 2,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.04x = 6,085.61 × 2,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.04x = 16,143,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143,480.22/4,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.19

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