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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.61, 5,530.83 and 2,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.61, 5,530.83 and 2,592.80 is: 3,576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.61 : 5,530.83 = 2,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.61/5,530.83 = 2,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.61x = 5,530.83 × 2,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.61x = 14,340,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340,308.37/4,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.49

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