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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.47, 5,662.76 and 2,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.47, 5,662.76 and 2,311.67 is: 3,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.47 : 5,662.76 = 2,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.47/5,662.76 = 2,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.47x = 5,662.76 × 2,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.47x = 13,090,432.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,432.41/4,104.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.31

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