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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.84, 5,671.60 and 2,537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.84, 5,671.60 and 2,537.54 is: 3,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.84 : 5,671.60 = 2,537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.84/5,671.60 = 2,537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.84x = 5,671.60 × 2,537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.84x = 14,391,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,911.86/4,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.82

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