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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.43, 5,662.74 and 2,335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.43, 5,662.74 and 2,335.05 is: 3,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.43 : 5,662.74 = 2,335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.43/5,662.74 = 2,335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.43x = 5,662.74 × 2,335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.43x = 13,222,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,781.04/4,103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.37

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