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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.71, 5,531.10 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.71, 5,531.10 and 2,593 is: 3,575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.71 : 5,531.10 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.71/5,531.10 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.71x = 5,531.10 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.71x = 14,342,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,142.30/4,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.07

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