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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.96, 5,660.98 and 2,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.96, 5,660.98 and 2,530.12 is: 3,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.96 : 5,660.98 = 2,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.96/5,660.98 = 2,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.96x = 5,660.98 × 2,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.96x = 14,322,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322,958.72/4,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.74

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