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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.61, 4,662.08 and 2,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.61, 4,662.08 and 2,008.25 is: 3,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.61 : 4,662.08 = 2,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.61/4,662.08 = 2,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.61x = 4,662.08 × 2,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.61x = 9,362,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362,612.12/3,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.77

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