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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.53, 5,544.63 and 2,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.53, 5,544.63 and 2,759.36 is: 3,805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.53 : 5,544.63 = 2,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.53/5,544.63 = 2,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.53x = 5,544.63 × 2,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.53x = 15,299,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,602.51/4,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.37

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