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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.50, 5,661.97 and 2,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.50, 5,661.97 and 2,685.26 is: 3,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.50 : 5,661.97 = 2,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.50/5,661.97 = 2,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.50x = 5,661.97 × 2,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.50x = 15,203,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,869.00/4,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.90

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