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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.08, 5,654.88 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.08, 5,654.88 and 2,604.96 is: 3,596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.08 : 5,654.88 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.08/5,654.88 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.08x = 5,654.88 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.08x = 14,730,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730,736.20/4,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.30

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