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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.69, 5,660.62 and 2,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.69, 5,660.62 and 2,334.01 is: 3,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.69 : 5,660.62 = 2,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.69/5,660.62 = 2,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.69x = 5,660.62 × 2,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.69x = 13,211,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,943.69/4,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.31

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