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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.46, 5,687.62 and 2,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.46, 5,687.62 and 2,233.06 is: 3,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.46 : 5,687.62 = 2,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.46/5,687.62 = 2,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.46x = 5,687.62 × 2,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.46x = 12,700,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,757.11/4,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.62

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