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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.91, 5,589.51 and 2,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.91, 5,589.51 and 2,636.08 is: 3,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.91 : 5,589.51 = 2,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.91/5,589.51 = 2,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.91x = 5,589.51 × 2,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.91x = 14,734,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,734,364.04/4,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.50

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