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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.20, 5,634.46 and 2,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.20, 5,634.46 and 2,314.86 is: 3,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.20 : 5,634.46 = 2,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.20/5,634.46 = 2,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.20x = 5,634.46 × 2,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.20x = 13,042,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,042,986.08/4,082.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.09

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