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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.45, 5,660.48 and 2,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.45, 5,660.48 and 2,333.32 is: 3,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.45 : 5,660.48 = 2,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.45/5,660.48 = 2,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.45x = 5,660.48 × 2,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.45x = 13,207,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,207,711.19/4,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.25

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