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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.93, 5,663.42 and 2,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.93, 5,663.42 and 2,240.93 is: 3,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.93 : 5,663.42 = 2,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.93/5,663.42 = 2,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.93x = 5,663.42 × 2,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.93x = 12,691,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691,288.26/4,103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.48

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