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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.93, 5,535.98 and 2,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.93, 5,535.98 and 2,597.08 is: 3,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.93 : 5,535.98 = 2,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.93/5,535.98 = 2,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.93x = 5,535.98 × 2,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.93x = 14,377,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,342.27/4,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.75

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