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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.08, 5,668.96 and 2,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.08, 5,668.96 and 2,514.40 is: 3,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.08 : 5,668.96 = 2,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.08/5,668.96 = 2,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.08x = 5,668.96 × 2,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.08x = 14,254,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,033.02/4,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.76

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