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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.72, 5,663.45 and 2,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.72, 5,663.45 and 2,335.44 is: 3,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.72 : 5,663.45 = 2,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.72/5,663.45 = 2,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.72x = 5,663.45 × 2,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.72x = 13,226,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226,635.99/4,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.09

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