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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.48, 5,605.02 and 2,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.48, 5,605.02 and 2,666.28 is: 3,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.48 : 5,605.02 = 2,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.48/5,605.02 = 2,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.48x = 5,605.02 × 2,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.48x = 14,944,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,944,552.73/4,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.40

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