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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.54, 5,668.89 and 2,616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.54, 5,668.89 and 2,616.50 is: 3,611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.54 : 5,668.89 = 2,616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.54/5,668.89 = 2,616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.54x = 5,668.89 × 2,616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.54x = 14,832,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832,650.69/4,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.96

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