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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.92, 5,662.67 and 2,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.92, 5,662.67 and 2,611.49 is: 3,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.92 : 5,662.67 = 2,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.92/5,662.67 = 2,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.92x = 5,662.67 × 2,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.92x = 14,787,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787,964.71/4,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.25

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