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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.33, 5,655.70 and 2,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.33, 5,655.70 and 2,329.94 is: 3,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.33 : 5,655.70 = 2,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.33/5,655.70 = 2,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.33x = 5,655.70 × 2,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.33x = 13,177,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177,441.66/4,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.32

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