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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.70, 5,530.38 and 2,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.70, 5,530.38 and 2,664.96 is: 3,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.70 : 5,530.38 = 2,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.70/5,530.38 = 2,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.70x = 5,530.38 × 2,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.70x = 14,738,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,241.48/4,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.56

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