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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.97, 5,656.74 and 2,330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.97, 5,656.74 and 2,330.74 is: 3,216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.97 : 5,656.74 = 2,330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.97/5,656.74 = 2,330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.97x = 5,656.74 × 2,330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.97x = 13,184,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,390.19/4,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.51

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