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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.37, 5,663.46 and 2,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.37, 5,663.46 and 2,335.78 is: 3,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.37 : 5,663.46 = 2,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.37/5,663.46 = 2,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.37x = 5,663.46 × 2,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.37x = 13,228,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,596.60/4,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.05

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