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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.63, 5,541.60 and 2,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.63, 5,541.60 and 2,602.11 is: 3,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.63 : 5,541.60 = 2,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.63/5,541.60 = 2,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.63x = 5,541.60 × 2,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.63x = 14,419,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419,852.78/4,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.04

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