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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.26, 5,663.44 and 2,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.26, 5,663.44 and 2,709.06 is: 3,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.26 : 5,663.44 = 2,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.26/5,663.44 = 2,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.26x = 5,663.44 × 2,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.26x = 15,342,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,598.77/4,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.04

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