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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.03, 5,660.13 and 2,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.03, 5,660.13 and 2,422.32 is: 3,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.03 : 5,660.13 = 2,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.03/5,660.13 = 2,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.03x = 5,660.13 × 2,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.03x = 13,710,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710,646.10/4,101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.22

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