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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.89, 5,664.71 and 2,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.89, 5,664.71 and 2,511.27 is: 3,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.89 : 5,664.71 = 2,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.89/5,664.71 = 2,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.89x = 5,664.71 × 2,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.89x = 14,225,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,575.40/4,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.52

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