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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.26, 5,663.85 and 2,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.26, 5,663.85 and 2,241.26 is: 3,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.26 : 5,663.85 = 2,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.26/5,663.85 = 2,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.26x = 5,663.85 × 2,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.26x = 12,694,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694,160.45/4,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.92

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