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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.07, 6,080.37 and 2,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.07, 6,080.37 and 2,574.12 is: 3,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.07 : 6,080.37 = 2,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.07/6,080.37 = 2,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.07x = 6,080.37 × 2,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.07x = 15,651,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,602.02/4,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.01

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