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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.68, 5,663.07 and 2,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.68, 5,663.07 and 2,240.68 is: 3,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.68 : 5,663.07 = 2,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.68/5,663.07 = 2,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.68x = 5,663.07 × 2,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.68x = 12,689,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689,127.69/4,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.13

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