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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.68, 5,525.94 and 2,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.68, 5,525.94 and 2,609.32 is: 3,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.68 : 5,525.94 = 2,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.68/5,525.94 = 2,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.68x = 5,525.94 × 2,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.68x = 14,418,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418,945.76/4,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.52

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