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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.83, 6,104.70 and 2,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.83, 6,104.70 and 2,608.16 is: 3,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.83 : 6,104.70 = 2,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.83/6,104.70 = 2,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.83x = 6,104.70 × 2,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.83x = 15,922,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,003.83/4,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.29

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