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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.89, 5,569.62 and 2,620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.89, 5,569.62 and 2,620.19 is: 3,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.89 : 5,569.62 = 2,620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.89/5,569.62 = 2,620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.89x = 5,569.62 × 2,620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.89x = 14,593,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,462.63/4,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.92

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