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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.92, 5,670.96 and 2,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.92, 5,670.96 and 2,617.50 is: 3,612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.92 : 5,670.96 = 2,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.92/5,670.96 = 2,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.92x = 5,670.96 × 2,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.92x = 14,843,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,737.80/4,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.56

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