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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.68, 5,659.94 and 2,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.68, 5,659.94 and 2,333.22 is: 3,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.68 : 5,659.94 = 2,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.68/5,659.94 = 2,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.68x = 5,659.94 × 2,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.68x = 13,205,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,885.21/4,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.63

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