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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.72, 5,551.73 and 2,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.72, 5,551.73 and 2,607.90 is: 3,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.72 : 5,551.73 = 2,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.72/5,551.73 = 2,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.72x = 5,551.73 × 2,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.72x = 14,478,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,356.67/4,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.57

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