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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.69, 5,591.78 and 2,637.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.69, 5,591.78 and 2,637.35 is: 3,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.69 : 5,591.78 = 2,637.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.69/5,591.78 = 2,637.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.69x = 5,591.78 × 2,637.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.69x = 14,747,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,439.84/4,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.24

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