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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.13, 5,592.98 and 2,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.13, 5,592.98 and 2,656.31 is: 3,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.13 : 5,592.98 = 2,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.13/5,592.98 = 2,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.13x = 5,592.98 × 2,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.13x = 14,856,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856,667.38/4,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.29

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