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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.62, 5,663.88 and 2,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.62, 5,663.88 and 2,335.74 is: 3,223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.62 : 5,663.88 = 2,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.62/5,663.88 = 2,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.62x = 5,663.88 × 2,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.62x = 13,229,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,351.07/4,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.04

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