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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.31, 5,662.35 and 2,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.31, 5,662.35 and 2,335.08 is: 3,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.31 : 5,662.35 = 2,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.31/5,662.35 = 2,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.31x = 5,662.35 × 2,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.31x = 13,222,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,040.24/4,103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.29

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