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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.72, 5,557.26 and 2,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.72, 5,557.26 and 2,609.08 is: 3,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.72 : 5,557.26 = 2,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.72/5,557.26 = 2,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.72x = 5,557.26 × 2,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.72x = 14,499,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499,335.92/4,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.57

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