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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.48, 5,534.73 and 2,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.48, 5,534.73 and 2,595.24 is: 3,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.48 : 5,534.73 = 2,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.48/5,534.73 = 2,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.48x = 5,534.73 × 2,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.48x = 14,363,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,952.69/4,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.71

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