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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.73, 5,664.09 and 2,426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.73, 5,664.09 and 2,426.21 is: 3,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.73 : 5,664.09 = 2,426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.73/5,664.09 = 2,426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.73x = 5,664.09 × 2,426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.73x = 13,742,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,271.80/4,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.91

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