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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.21, 5,663.13 and 2,335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.21, 5,663.13 and 2,335.47 is: 3,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.21 : 5,663.13 = 2,335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.21/5,663.13 = 2,335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.21x = 5,663.13 × 2,335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.21x = 13,226,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,226,070.22/4,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.56

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