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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.91, 5,659.11 and 2,332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.91, 5,659.11 and 2,332.95 is: 3,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.91 : 5,659.11 = 2,332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.91/5,659.11 = 2,332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.91x = 5,659.11 × 2,332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.91x = 13,202,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,420.67/4,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.39

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