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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.61, 5,659.29 and 2,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.61, 5,659.29 and 2,332.74 is: 3,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.61 : 5,659.29 = 2,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.61/5,659.29 = 2,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.61x = 5,659.29 × 2,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.61x = 13,201,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,652.15/4,100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.44

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