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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.93, 5,660.65 and 2,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.93, 5,660.65 and 2,238.93 is: 3,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.93 : 5,660.65 = 2,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.93/5,660.65 = 2,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.93x = 5,660.65 × 2,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.93x = 12,673,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673,799.10/4,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.72

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