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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.66, 5,602.59 and 2,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.66, 5,602.59 and 2,487.54 is: 3,432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.66 : 5,602.59 = 2,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.66/5,602.59 = 2,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.66x = 5,602.59 × 2,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.66x = 13,936,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,936,666.73/4,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.96

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