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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.06, 5,556.86 and 2,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.06, 5,556.86 and 2,611.98 is: 3,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.06 : 5,556.86 = 2,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.06/5,556.86 = 2,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.06x = 5,556.86 × 2,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.06x = 14,514,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514,407.18/4,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.32

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