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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.59, 5,540.59 and 2,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.59, 5,540.59 and 2,522.96 is: 3,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.59 : 5,540.59 = 2,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.59/5,540.59 = 2,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.59x = 5,540.59 × 2,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.59x = 13,978,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,686.95/4,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.10

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