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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.52, 5,656.56 and 2,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.52, 5,656.56 and 2,330.48 is: 3,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.52 : 5,656.56 = 2,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.52/5,656.56 = 2,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.52x = 5,656.56 × 2,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.52x = 13,182,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,499.95/4,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.62

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