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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104, 5,663.56 and 2,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104, 5,663.56 and 2,241.04 is: 3,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104 : 5,663.56 = 2,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104/5,663.56 = 2,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104x = 5,663.56 × 2,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104x = 12,692,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,264.50/4,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.66

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