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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.52, 5,535.60 and 2,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.52, 5,535.60 and 2,594.48 is: 3,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.52 : 5,535.60 = 2,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.52/5,535.60 = 2,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.52x = 5,535.60 × 2,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.52x = 14,362,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,003.49/4,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.98

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