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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.72, 5,531.10 and 2,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.72, 5,531.10 and 2,593.02 is: 3,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.72 : 5,531.10 = 2,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.72/5,531.10 = 2,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.72x = 5,531.10 × 2,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.72x = 14,342,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,252.92/4,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.09

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