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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.72, 5,671.41 and 2,341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.72, 5,671.41 and 2,341.37 is: 3,231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.72 : 5,671.41 = 2,341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.72/5,671.41 = 2,341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.72x = 5,671.41 × 2,341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.72x = 13,278,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,840.87/4,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.09

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