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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.56, 5,662.98 and 2,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.56, 5,662.98 and 2,335.24 is: 3,222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.56 : 5,662.98 = 2,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.56/5,662.98 = 2,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.56x = 5,662.98 × 2,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.56x = 13,224,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,417.42/4,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.67

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