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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.83, 5,661.99 and 2,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.83, 5,661.99 and 2,334.84 is: 3,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.83 : 5,661.99 = 2,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.83/5,661.99 = 2,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.83x = 5,661.99 × 2,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.83x = 13,219,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,219,840.73/4,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.13

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