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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,113.70, 5,674.60 and 2,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,113.70, 5,674.60 and 2,521.12 is: 3,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,113.70 : 5,674.60 = 2,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,113.70/5,674.60 = 2,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,113.70x = 5,674.60 × 2,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,113.70x = 14,306,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,319.68/4,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.73

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