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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.66, 5,660.96 and 2,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.66, 5,660.96 and 2,529.86 is: 3,491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.66 : 5,660.96 = 2,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.66/5,660.96 = 2,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.66x = 5,660.96 × 2,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.66x = 14,321,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,395.31/4,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.61

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