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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.40, 5,668.45 and 2,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.40, 5,668.45 and 2,535.52 is: 3,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.40 : 5,668.45 = 2,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.40/5,668.45 = 2,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.40x = 5,668.45 × 2,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.40x = 14,372,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,447.83/4,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.16

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