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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.16, 6,093.72 and 2,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.16, 6,093.72 and 2,599.84 is: 3,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.16 : 6,093.72 = 2,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.16/6,093.72 = 2,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.16x = 6,093.72 × 2,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.16x = 15,842,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,697.00/4,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.32

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