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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.43, 5,536.67 and 2,597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.43, 5,536.67 and 2,597.57 is: 3,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.43 : 5,536.67 = 2,597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.43/5,536.67 = 2,597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.43x = 5,536.67 × 2,597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.43x = 14,381,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,887.89/4,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.44

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