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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.46, 5,672.43 and 2,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.46, 5,672.43 and 2,341.81 is: 3,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.46 : 5,672.43 = 2,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.46/5,672.43 = 2,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.46x = 5,672.43 × 2,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.46x = 13,283,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,753.30/4,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.91

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