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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.04, 5,553.43 and 2,589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.04, 5,553.43 and 2,589.81 is: 3,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.04 : 5,553.43 = 2,589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.04/5,553.43 = 2,589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.04x = 5,553.43 × 2,589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.04x = 14,382,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,301.25/4,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.32

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