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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.66, 5,526.18 and 2,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.66, 5,526.18 and 2,588.94 is: 3,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.66 : 5,526.18 = 2,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.66/5,526.18 = 2,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.66x = 5,526.18 × 2,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.66x = 14,306,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,948.45/4,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.68

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