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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.93, 5,662.03 and 2,239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.93, 5,662.03 and 2,239.93 is: 3,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.93 : 5,662.03 = 2,239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.93/5,662.03 = 2,239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.93x = 5,662.03 × 2,239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.93x = 12,682,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682,550.86/4,102.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.10

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