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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.97, 5,664.89 and 2,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.97, 5,664.89 and 2,241.97 is: 3,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.97 : 5,664.89 = 2,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.97/5,664.89 = 2,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.97x = 5,664.89 × 2,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.97x = 12,700,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,513.43/4,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.94

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