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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.76, 5,597.98 and 2,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.76, 5,597.98 and 2,659.94 is: 3,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.76 : 5,597.98 = 2,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.76/5,597.98 = 2,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.76x = 5,597.98 × 2,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.76x = 14,890,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,890,290.92/4,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.30

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