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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.84, 5,651.64 and 2,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.84, 5,651.64 and 2,601.12 is: 3,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.84 : 5,651.64 = 2,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.84/5,651.64 = 2,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.84x = 5,651.64 × 2,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.84x = 14,700,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,593.84/4,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.15

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