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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.72, 5,668.26 and 2,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.72, 5,668.26 and 2,338.76 is: 3,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.72 : 5,668.26 = 2,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.72/5,668.26 = 2,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.72x = 5,668.26 × 2,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.72x = 13,256,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256,699.76/4,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.05

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