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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.08, 5,659.98 and 2,609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.08, 5,659.98 and 2,609.46 is: 3,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.08 : 5,659.98 = 2,609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.08/5,659.98 = 2,609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.08x = 5,659.98 × 2,609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.08x = 14,769,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,491.41/4,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.49

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