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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.68, 6,165.58 and 2,380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.68, 6,165.58 and 2,380.68 is: 3,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.68 : 6,165.58 = 2,380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.68/6,165.58 = 2,380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.68x = 6,165.58 × 2,380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.68x = 14,678,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,272.99/4,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.50

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