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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.88, 5,663.35 and 2,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.88, 5,663.35 and 2,240.88 is: 3,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.88 : 5,663.35 = 2,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.88/5,663.35 = 2,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.88x = 5,663.35 × 2,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.88x = 12,690,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,859.43/4,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.41

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