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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.08, 5,598.94 and 2,564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.08, 5,598.94 and 2,564.46 is: 3,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.08 : 5,598.94 = 2,564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.08/5,598.94 = 2,564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.08x = 5,598.94 × 2,564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.08x = 14,358,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358,257.67/4,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.06

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