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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.84, 5,651.79 and 2,602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.84, 5,651.79 and 2,602.47 is: 3,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.84 : 5,651.79 = 2,602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.84/5,651.79 = 2,602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.84x = 5,651.79 × 2,602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.84x = 14,708,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708,572.65/4,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.98

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