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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.55, 5,662.83 and 2,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.55, 5,662.83 and 2,335.12 is: 3,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.55 : 5,662.83 = 2,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.55/5,662.83 = 2,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.55x = 5,662.83 × 2,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.55x = 13,223,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,387.59/4,103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.43

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