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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.75, 5,660.62 and 2,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.75, 5,660.62 and 2,333.52 is: 3,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.75 : 5,660.62 = 2,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.75/5,660.62 = 2,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.75x = 5,660.62 × 2,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.75x = 13,209,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,164.15/4,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.37

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