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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.73, 5,660.41 and 2,238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.73, 5,660.41 and 2,238.77 is: 3,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.73 : 5,660.41 = 2,238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.73/5,660.41 = 2,238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.73x = 5,660.41 × 2,238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.73x = 12,672,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672,356.10/4,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.51

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