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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.62, 5,592.28 and 2,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.62, 5,592.28 and 2,638.83 is: 3,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.62 : 5,592.28 = 2,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.62/5,592.28 = 2,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.62x = 5,592.28 × 2,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.62x = 14,757,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,757,069.64/4,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.26

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