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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.16, 5,662.78 and 2,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.16, 5,662.78 and 2,425.11 is: 3,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.16 : 5,662.78 = 2,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.16/5,662.78 = 2,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.16x = 5,662.78 × 2,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.16x = 13,732,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732,858.34/4,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.90

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