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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.60, 5,669.86 and 2,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.60, 5,669.86 and 2,245.60 is: 3,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.60 : 5,669.86 = 2,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.60/5,669.86 = 2,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.60x = 5,669.86 × 2,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.60x = 12,732,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732,209.27/4,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.92

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