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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.95, 5,588.96 and 2,558.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.95, 5,588.96 and 2,558.54 is: 3,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.95 : 5,588.96 = 2,558.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.95/5,588.96 = 2,558.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.95x = 5,588.96 × 2,558.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.95x = 14,299,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,577.72/4,049.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.80

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