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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.80, 5,660.40 and 2,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.80, 5,660.40 and 2,238.80 is: 3,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.80 : 5,660.40 = 2,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.80/5,660.40 = 2,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.80x = 5,660.40 × 2,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.80x = 12,672,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672,503.52/4,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.50

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