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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.32, 5,660.24 and 2,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.32, 5,660.24 and 2,332.89 is: 3,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.32 : 5,660.24 = 2,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.32/5,660.24 = 2,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.32x = 5,660.24 × 2,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.32x = 13,204,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,717.29/4,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.63

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