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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.63, 5,540.22 and 2,601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.63, 5,540.22 and 2,601.11 is: 3,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.63 : 5,540.22 = 2,601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.63/5,540.22 = 2,601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.63x = 5,540.22 × 2,601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.63x = 14,410,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410,742.81/4,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.67

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