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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.52, 5,590.47 and 2,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.52, 5,590.47 and 2,614.76 is: 3,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.52 : 5,590.47 = 2,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.52/5,590.47 = 2,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.52x = 5,590.47 × 2,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.52x = 14,617,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,737.34/4,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.75

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