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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.08, 5,660.69 and 2,508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.08, 5,660.69 and 2,508.17 is: 3,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.08 : 5,660.69 = 2,508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.08/5,660.69 = 2,508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.08x = 5,660.69 × 2,508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.08x = 14,197,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,931.99/4,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.16

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