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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.40, 5,655.64 and 2,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.40, 5,655.64 and 2,330.24 is: 3,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.40 : 5,655.64 = 2,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.40/5,655.64 = 2,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.40x = 5,655.64 × 2,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.40x = 13,178,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,998.55/4,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.64

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