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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.36, 5,659.88 and 2,238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.36, 5,659.88 and 2,238.32 is: 3,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.36 : 5,659.88 = 2,238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.36/5,659.88 = 2,238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.36x = 5,659.88 × 2,238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.36x = 12,668,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668,622.60/4,101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.88

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