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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.79, 5,660.84 and 2,401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.79, 5,660.84 and 2,401.03 is: 3,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.79 : 5,660.84 = 2,401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.79/5,660.84 = 2,401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.79x = 5,660.84 × 2,401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.79x = 13,591,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,591,814.40/4,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.83

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