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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.08, 5,660.87 and 2,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.08, 5,660.87 and 2,239.08 is: 3,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.08 : 5,660.87 = 2,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.08/5,660.87 = 2,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.08x = 5,660.87 × 2,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.08x = 12,675,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,140.80/4,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.93

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