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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.66, 5,580.72 and 2,626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.66, 5,580.72 and 2,626.05 is: 3,626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.66 : 5,580.72 = 2,626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.66/5,580.72 = 2,626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.66x = 5,580.72 × 2,626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.66x = 14,655,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,655,249.76/4,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.05

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