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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.27, 5,660.63 and 2,508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.27, 5,660.63 and 2,508.21 is: 3,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.27 : 5,660.63 = 2,508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.27/5,660.63 = 2,508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.27x = 5,660.63 × 2,508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.27x = 14,198,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198,036.23/4,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.86

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