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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.40, 6,086.34 and 2,599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.40, 6,086.34 and 2,599.97 is: 3,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.40 : 6,086.34 = 2,599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.40/6,086.34 = 2,599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.40x = 6,086.34 × 2,599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.40x = 15,824,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,270.98/4,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.22

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