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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.38, 5,664.05 and 2,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.38, 5,664.05 and 2,241.38 is: 3,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.38 : 5,664.05 = 2,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.38/5,664.05 = 2,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.38x = 5,664.05 × 2,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.38x = 12,695,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,248.86/4,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.10

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