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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.45, 5,666.94 and 2,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.45, 5,666.94 and 2,338.17 is: 3,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.45 : 5,666.94 = 2,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.45/5,666.94 = 2,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.45x = 5,666.94 × 2,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.45x = 13,250,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,241.27/4,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.69

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