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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.81, 5,656.85 and 2,330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.81, 5,656.85 and 2,330.69 is: 3,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.81 : 5,656.85 = 2,330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.81/5,656.85 = 2,330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.81x = 5,656.85 × 2,330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.81x = 13,184,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,363.73/4,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.63

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