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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.76, 5,659.02 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.76, 5,659.02 and 2,237.76 is: 3,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.76 : 5,659.02 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.76/5,659.02 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.76x = 5,659.02 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.76x = 12,663,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,528.60/4,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.09

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