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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.33, 5,535.99 and 2,596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.33, 5,535.99 and 2,596.55 is: 3,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.33 : 5,535.99 = 2,596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.33/5,535.99 = 2,596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.33x = 5,535.99 × 2,596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.33x = 14,374,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,447.15/4,013.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.68

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