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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.58, 5,663.98 and 2,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.58, 5,663.98 and 2,312.22 is: 3,190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.58 : 5,663.98 = 2,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.58/5,663.98 = 2,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.58x = 5,663.98 × 2,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.58x = 13,096,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096,367.84/4,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.67

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