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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.08, 5,659.49 and 2,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.08, 5,659.49 and 2,238.08 is: 3,088.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.08 : 5,659.49 = 2,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.08/5,659.49 = 2,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.08x = 5,659.49 × 2,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.08x = 12,666,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,351.89/4,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.54

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