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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.22, 5,531.62 and 2,610.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.22, 5,531.62 and 2,610.97 is: 3,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.22 : 5,531.62 = 2,610.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.22/5,531.62 = 2,610.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.22x = 5,531.62 × 2,610.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.22x = 14,442,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,866.21/4,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.32

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