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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.80, 5,664.56 and 2,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.80, 5,664.56 and 2,241.76 is: 3,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.80 : 5,664.56 = 2,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.80/5,664.56 = 2,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.80x = 5,664.56 × 2,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.80x = 12,698,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698,584.03/4,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.59

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