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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.63, 5,593.67 and 2,656.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.63, 5,593.67 and 2,656.81 is: 3,667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.63 : 5,593.67 = 2,656.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.63/5,593.67 = 2,656.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.63x = 5,593.67 × 2,656.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.63x = 14,861,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861,318.39/4,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.99

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