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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.71, 5,680.59 and 2,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.71, 5,680.59 and 2,604.28 is: 3,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.71 : 5,680.59 = 2,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.71/5,680.59 = 2,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.71x = 5,680.59 × 2,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.71x = 14,793,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793,805.50/4,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.35

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