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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.73, 5,669.77 and 2,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.73, 5,669.77 and 2,340.32 is: 3,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.73 : 5,669.77 = 2,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.73/5,669.77 = 2,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.73x = 5,669.77 × 2,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.73x = 13,269,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,269,076.13/4,108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.48

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