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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.77, 5,660.91 and 2,333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.77, 5,660.91 and 2,333.65 is: 3,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.77 : 5,660.91 = 2,333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.77/5,660.91 = 2,333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.77x = 5,660.91 × 2,333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.77x = 13,210,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210,568.47/4,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.70

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