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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.70, 5,656.70 and 2,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.70, 5,656.70 and 2,330.46 is: 3,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.70 : 5,656.70 = 2,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.70/5,656.70 = 2,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.70x = 5,656.70 × 2,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.70x = 13,182,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,713.08/4,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.32

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