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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.62, 5,539.94 and 2,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.62, 5,539.94 and 2,596.94 is: 3,585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.62 : 5,539.94 = 2,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.62/5,539.94 = 2,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.62x = 5,539.94 × 2,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.62x = 14,386,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,912.13/4,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.42

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