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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.50, 5,666.97 and 2,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.50, 5,666.97 and 2,243.50 is: 3,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.50 : 5,666.97 = 2,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.50/5,666.97 = 2,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.50x = 5,666.97 × 2,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.50x = 12,713,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713,847.20/4,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.03

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