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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.54, 5,674.98 and 2,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.54, 5,674.98 and 2,538.73 is: 3,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.54 : 5,674.98 = 2,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.54/5,674.98 = 2,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.54x = 5,674.98 × 2,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.54x = 14,407,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,241.98/4,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.10

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