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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.12, 5,661.33 and 2,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.12, 5,661.33 and 2,335.70 is: 3,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.12 : 5,661.33 = 2,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.12/5,661.33 = 2,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.12x = 5,661.33 × 2,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.12x = 13,223,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,140.17/4,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.71

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