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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.81, 5,659.25 and 2,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.81, 5,659.25 and 2,332.53 is: 3,218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.81 : 5,659.25 = 2,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.81/5,659.25 = 2,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.81x = 5,659.25 × 2,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.81x = 13,200,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,358.74/4,100.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.97

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