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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104, 5,664.96 and 2,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104, 5,664.96 and 2,534.40 is: 3,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104 : 5,664.96 = 2,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104/5,664.96 = 2,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104x = 5,664.96 × 2,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104x = 14,357,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357,274.62/4,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.36

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