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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.14, 5,660.03 and 2,308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.14, 5,660.03 and 2,308.67 is: 3,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.14 : 5,660.03 = 2,308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.14/5,660.03 = 2,308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.14x = 5,660.03 × 2,308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.14x = 13,067,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067,161.38/4,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.22

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