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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.64, 5,607.09 and 2,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.64, 5,607.09 and 2,571.18 is: 3,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.64 : 5,607.09 = 2,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.64/5,607.09 = 2,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.64x = 5,607.09 × 2,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.64x = 14,416,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,837.67/4,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.39

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