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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.70, 5,658.96 and 2,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.70, 5,658.96 and 2,237.70 is: 3,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.70 : 5,658.96 = 2,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.70/5,658.96 = 2,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.70x = 5,658.96 × 2,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.70x = 12,663,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,054.79/4,100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.02

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