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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.08, 5,666.85 and 2,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.08, 5,666.85 and 2,535.06 is: 3,496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.08 : 5,666.85 = 2,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.08/5,666.85 = 2,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.08x = 5,666.85 × 2,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.08x = 14,365,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,804.76/4,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.96

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