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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.08, 5,662.71 and 2,532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.08, 5,662.71 and 2,532.06 is: 3,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.08 : 5,662.71 = 2,532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.08/5,662.71 = 2,532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.08x = 5,662.71 × 2,532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.08x = 14,338,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338,321.48/4,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.82

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