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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.56, 5,762.88 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.56, 5,762.88 and 2,604.96 is: 3,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.56 : 5,762.88 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.56/5,762.88 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.56x = 5,762.88 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.56x = 15,012,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,071.88/4,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.08

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