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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.03, 5,666.99 and 2,612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.03, 5,666.99 and 2,612.39 is: 3,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.03 : 5,666.99 = 2,612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.03/5,666.99 = 2,612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.03x = 5,666.99 × 2,612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.03x = 14,804,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,346.61/4,106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.52

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