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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.92, 5,666.82 and 2,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.92, 5,666.82 and 2,614.50 is: 3,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.92 : 5,666.82 = 2,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.92/5,666.82 = 2,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.92x = 5,666.82 × 2,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.92x = 14,815,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815,900.89/4,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.42

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