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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.24, 5,669.96 and 2,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.24, 5,669.96 and 2,340.01 is: 3,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.24 : 5,669.96 = 2,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.24/5,669.96 = 2,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.24x = 5,669.96 × 2,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.24x = 13,267,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267,763.10/4,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.55

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