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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.71, 5,657.61 and 2,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.71, 5,657.61 and 2,331.33 is: 3,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.71 : 5,657.61 = 2,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.71/5,657.61 = 2,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.71x = 5,657.61 × 2,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.71x = 13,189,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,715.98/4,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.23

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