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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.78, 6,091.63 and 1,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.78, 6,091.63 and 1,595.27 is: 2,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.78 : 6,091.63 = 1,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.78/6,091.63 = 1,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.78x = 6,091.63 × 1,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.78x = 9,717,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,805.83/4,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.09

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