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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.58, 5,540.46 and 2,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.58, 5,540.46 and 2,599.76 is: 3,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.58 : 5,540.46 = 2,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.58/5,540.46 = 2,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.58x = 5,540.46 × 2,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.58x = 14,403,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,838.59/4,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.31

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