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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.70, 5,526.12 and 2,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.70, 5,526.12 and 2,592.28 is: 3,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.70 : 5,526.12 = 2,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.70/5,526.12 = 2,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.70x = 5,526.12 × 2,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.70x = 14,325,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325,250.35/4,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.54

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