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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.64, 5,970.58 and 2,534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.64, 5,970.58 and 2,534.74 is: 3,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.64 : 5,970.58 = 2,534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.64/5,970.58 = 2,534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.64x = 5,970.58 × 2,534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.64x = 15,133,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,867.95/4,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.64

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