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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.35, 4,056.54 and 1,534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.35, 4,056.54 and 1,534.71 is: 2,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.35 : 4,056.54 = 1,534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.35/4,056.54 = 1,534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.35x = 4,056.54 × 1,534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.35x = 6,225,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,612.50/2,704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.07

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