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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.55, 5,671.77 and 2,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.55, 5,671.77 and 2,341.32 is: 3,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.55 : 5,671.77 = 2,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.55/5,671.77 = 2,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.55x = 5,671.77 × 2,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.55x = 13,279,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,428.54/4,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.36

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