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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.84, 5,532.48 and 2,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.84, 5,532.48 and 2,611.59 is: 3,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.84 : 5,532.48 = 2,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.84/5,532.48 = 2,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.84x = 5,532.48 × 2,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.84x = 14,448,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,569.44/4,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.18

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