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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.12, 5,663.58 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.12, 5,663.58 and 2,241 is: 3,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.12 : 5,663.58 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.12/5,663.58 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.12x = 5,663.58 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.12x = 12,692,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,082.78/4,104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.52

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