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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.48, 5,660.01 and 2,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.48, 5,660.01 and 2,238.48 is: 3,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.48 : 5,660.01 = 2,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.48/5,660.01 = 2,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.48x = 5,660.01 × 2,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.48x = 12,669,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669,819.18/4,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.08

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