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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.97, 5,666.24 and 2,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.97, 5,666.24 and 2,242.97 is: 3,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.97 : 5,666.24 = 2,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.97/5,666.24 = 2,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.97x = 5,666.24 × 2,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.97x = 12,709,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,206.33/4,105.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.30

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