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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397, 6,067.86 and 2,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397, 6,067.86 and 2,534 is: 3,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397 : 6,067.86 = 2,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397/6,067.86 = 2,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397x = 6,067.86 × 2,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397x = 15,375,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,957.24/4,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.92

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