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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.59, 5,671.25 and 2,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.59, 5,671.25 and 2,341.27 is: 3,230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.59 : 5,671.25 = 2,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.59/5,671.25 = 2,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.59x = 5,671.25 × 2,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.59x = 13,277,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,277,927.49/4,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.96

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