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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.25, 6,082.47 and 2,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.25, 6,082.47 and 2,669.39 is: 3,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.25 : 6,082.47 = 2,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.25/6,082.47 = 2,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.25x = 6,082.47 × 2,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.25x = 16,236,454.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236,454.18/4,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.89

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