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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.16, 5,666.77 and 2,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.16, 5,666.77 and 2,314.08 is: 3,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.16 : 5,666.77 = 2,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.16/5,666.77 = 2,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.16x = 5,666.77 × 2,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.16x = 13,113,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,359.12/4,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.58

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