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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.61, 5,540.33 and 2,896.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.61, 5,540.33 and 2,896.02 is: 3,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.61 : 5,540.33 = 2,896.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.61/5,540.33 = 2,896.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.61x = 5,540.33 × 2,896.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.61x = 16,044,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,913.73/4,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.63

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