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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.05, 5,659.38 and 2,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.05, 5,659.38 and 2,332.62 is: 3,218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.05 : 5,659.38 = 2,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.05/5,659.38 = 2,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.05x = 5,659.38 × 2,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.05x = 13,201,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,182.98/4,101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.97

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