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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.93, 5,551.49 and 2,607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.93, 5,551.49 and 2,607.11 is: 3,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.93 : 5,551.49 = 2,607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.93/5,551.49 = 2,607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.93x = 5,551.49 × 2,607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.93x = 14,473,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473,345.62/4,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.82

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