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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.68, 5,659.68 and 2,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.68, 5,659.68 and 2,332.88 is: 3,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.68 : 5,659.68 = 2,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.68/5,659.68 = 2,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.68x = 5,659.68 × 2,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.68x = 13,203,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,354.28/4,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.01

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