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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.52, 5,536.98 and 2,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.52, 5,536.98 and 2,595.48 is: 3,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.52 : 5,536.98 = 2,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.52/5,536.98 = 2,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.52x = 5,536.98 × 2,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.52x = 14,371,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,120.85/4,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.36

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