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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.30, 5,661.60 and 2,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.30, 5,661.60 and 2,510.01 is: 3,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.30 : 5,661.60 = 2,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.30/5,661.60 = 2,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.30x = 5,661.60 × 2,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.30x = 14,210,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,700.30/4,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.08

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