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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.37, 5,662.57 and 2,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.37, 5,662.57 and 2,334.94 is: 3,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.37 : 5,662.57 = 2,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.37/5,662.57 = 2,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.37x = 5,662.57 × 2,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.37x = 13,221,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,732.88/4,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.17

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