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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.74, 5,665.96 and 2,337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.74, 5,665.96 and 2,337.45 is: 3,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.74 : 5,665.96 = 2,337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.74/5,665.96 = 2,337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.74x = 5,665.96 × 2,337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.74x = 13,243,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,898.20/4,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.70

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