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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.82, 6,093.57 and 2,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.82, 6,093.57 and 2,663.61 is: 3,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.82 : 6,093.57 = 2,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.82/6,093.57 = 2,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.82x = 6,093.57 × 2,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.82x = 16,230,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230,893.99/4,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.13

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