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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.78, 5,655.93 and 2,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.78, 5,655.93 and 2,330.28 is: 3,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.78 : 5,655.93 = 2,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.78/5,655.93 = 2,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.78x = 5,655.93 × 2,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.78x = 13,179,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179,900.56/4,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.57

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