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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.61, 5,669.93 and 2,340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.61, 5,669.93 and 2,340.21 is: 3,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.61 : 5,669.93 = 2,340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.61/5,669.93 = 2,340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.61x = 5,669.93 × 2,340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.61x = 13,268,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,826.89/4,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.52

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