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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.98, 5,663.04 and 2,690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.98, 5,663.04 and 2,690.18 is: 3,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.98 : 5,663.04 = 2,690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.98/5,663.04 = 2,690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.98x = 5,663.04 × 2,690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.98x = 15,234,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,596.95/4,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.25

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