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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.76, 5,599.36 and 2,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.76, 5,599.36 and 2,660.94 is: 3,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.76 : 5,599.36 = 2,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.76/5,599.36 = 2,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.76x = 5,599.36 × 2,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.76x = 14,899,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899,561.00/4,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.68

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