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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.88, 5,661.97 and 2,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.88, 5,661.97 and 2,239.88 is: 3,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.88 : 5,661.97 = 2,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.88/5,661.97 = 2,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.88x = 5,661.97 × 2,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.88x = 12,682,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682,099.45/4,102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.03

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