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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.38, 5,658.54 and 2,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.38, 5,658.54 and 2,237.38 is: 3,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.38 : 5,658.54 = 2,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.38/5,658.54 = 2,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.38x = 5,658.54 × 2,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.38x = 12,660,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660,304.23/4,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.59

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