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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.61, 6,161.10 and 2,548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.61, 6,161.10 and 2,548.55 is: 3,821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.61 : 6,161.10 = 2,548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.61/6,161.10 = 2,548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.61x = 6,161.10 × 2,548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.61x = 15,701,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,886.81/4,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.70

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