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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.08, 5,668.23 and 2,536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.08, 5,668.23 and 2,536.06 is: 3,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.08 : 5,668.23 = 2,536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.08/5,668.23 = 2,536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.08x = 5,668.23 × 2,536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.08x = 14,374,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,971.37/4,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.34

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