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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.78, 5,665.24 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.78, 5,665.24 and 2,611.14 is: 3,603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.78 : 5,665.24 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.78/5,665.24 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.78x = 5,665.24 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.78x = 14,792,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,792,734.77/4,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.78

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