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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.84, 5,536.62 and 2,614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.84, 5,536.62 and 2,614.59 is: 3,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.84 : 5,536.62 = 2,614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.84/5,536.62 = 2,614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.84x = 5,536.62 × 2,614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.84x = 14,475,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,991.29/4,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.32

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