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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.38, 5,668.20 and 2,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.38, 5,668.20 and 2,244.38 is: 3,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.38 : 5,668.20 = 2,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.38/5,668.20 = 2,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.38x = 5,668.20 × 2,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.38x = 12,721,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721,566.38/4,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.25

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