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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.36, 5,662.96 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.36, 5,662.96 and 2,335.23 is: 3,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.36 : 5,662.96 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.36/5,662.96 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.36x = 5,662.96 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.36x = 13,224,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,321.38/4,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.80

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