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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.54, 5,660.92 and 2,609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.54, 5,660.92 and 2,609.89 is: 3,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.54 : 5,660.92 = 2,609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.54/5,660.92 = 2,609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.54x = 5,660.92 × 2,609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.54x = 14,774,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,367.61/4,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.52

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