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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.67, 5,936.96 and 2,534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.67, 5,936.96 and 2,534.63 is: 3,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.67 : 5,936.96 = 2,534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.67/5,936.96 = 2,534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.67x = 5,936.96 × 2,534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.67x = 15,047,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,996.92/4,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.36

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