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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.88, 5,591.26 and 2,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.88, 5,591.26 and 2,655.06 is: 3,665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.88 : 5,591.26 = 2,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.88/5,591.26 = 2,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.88x = 5,591.26 × 2,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.88x = 14,845,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845,130.78/4,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.57

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