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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.66, 5,537.70 and 2,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.66, 5,537.70 and 2,595.20 is: 3,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.66 : 5,537.70 = 2,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.66/5,537.70 = 2,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.66x = 5,537.70 × 2,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.66x = 14,371,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,439.04/4,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.31

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