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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.58, 5,627.52 and 2,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.58, 5,627.52 and 2,506.56 is: 3,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.58 : 5,627.52 = 2,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.58/5,627.52 = 2,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.58x = 5,627.52 × 2,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.58x = 14,105,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105,716.53/4,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.64

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