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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.26, 5,995.57 and 2,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.26, 5,995.57 and 2,615.60 is: 3,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.26 : 5,995.57 = 2,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.26/5,995.57 = 2,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.26x = 5,995.57 × 2,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.26x = 15,682,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,012.89/4,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.35

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