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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.35, 5,659.88 and 2,333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.35, 5,659.88 and 2,333.05 is: 3,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.35 : 5,659.88 = 2,333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.35/5,659.88 = 2,333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.35x = 5,659.88 × 2,333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.35x = 13,204,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,757.22/4,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.62

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