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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.81, 6,119.61 and 2,598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.81, 6,119.61 and 2,598.71 is: 3,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.81 : 6,119.61 = 2,598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.81/6,119.61 = 2,598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.81x = 6,119.61 × 2,598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.81x = 15,903,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903,125.57/4,080.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.06

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