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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.63, 5,660.45 and 2,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.63, 5,660.45 and 2,333.40 is: 3,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.63 : 5,660.45 = 2,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.63/5,660.45 = 2,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.63x = 5,660.45 × 2,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.63x = 13,208,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208,094.03/4,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.21

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