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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.96, 5,663.45 and 2,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.96, 5,663.45 and 2,240.96 is: 3,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.96 : 5,663.45 = 2,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.96/5,663.45 = 2,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.96x = 5,663.45 × 2,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.96x = 12,691,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691,553.71/4,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.51

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