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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.74, 5,662.98 and 2,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.74, 5,662.98 and 2,335.32 is: 3,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.74 : 5,662.98 = 2,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.74/5,662.98 = 2,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.74x = 5,662.98 × 2,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.74x = 13,224,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,870.45/4,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.42

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