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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.48, 5,550.99 and 2,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.48, 5,550.99 and 2,606.69 is: 3,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.48 : 5,550.99 = 2,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.48/5,550.99 = 2,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.48x = 5,550.99 × 2,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.48x = 14,469,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,710.12/4,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.21

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