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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.95, 5,661.18 and 2,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.95, 5,661.18 and 2,333.84 is: 3,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.95 : 5,661.18 = 2,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.95/5,661.18 = 2,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.95x = 5,661.18 × 2,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.95x = 13,212,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,260.03/4,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.97

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