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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.49, 5,687.66 and 2,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.49, 5,687.66 and 2,233.08 is: 3,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.49 : 5,687.66 = 2,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.49/5,687.66 = 2,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.49x = 5,687.66 × 2,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.49x = 12,701,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,018.33/4,121.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.66

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