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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.83, 5,666.51 and 2,534.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.83, 5,666.51 and 2,534.81 is: 3,496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.83 : 5,666.51 = 2,534.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.83/5,666.51 = 2,534.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.83x = 5,666.51 × 2,534.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.83x = 14,363,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,513.54/4,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.62

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