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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.40, 5,662.56 and 2,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.40, 5,662.56 and 2,335.44 is: 3,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.40 : 5,662.56 = 2,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.40/5,662.56 = 2,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.40x = 5,662.56 × 2,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.40x = 13,224,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,569.13/4,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.83

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