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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.05, 5,661.36 and 2,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.05, 5,661.36 and 2,333.31 is: 3,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.05 : 5,661.36 = 2,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.05/5,661.36 = 2,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.05x = 5,661.36 × 2,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.05x = 13,209,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,707.90/4,102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.27

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