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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.22, 5,660.72 and 2,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.22, 5,660.72 and 2,333.40 is: 3,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.22 : 5,660.72 = 2,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.22/5,660.72 = 2,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.22x = 5,660.72 × 2,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.22x = 13,208,724.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208,724.05/4,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.68

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