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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.72, 5,668.71 and 2,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.72, 5,668.71 and 2,339.34 is: 3,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.72 : 5,668.71 = 2,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.72/5,668.71 = 2,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.72x = 5,668.71 × 2,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.72x = 13,261,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261,011.71/4,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.31

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