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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.30, 5,633.58 and 2,314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.30, 5,633.58 and 2,314.47 is: 3,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.30 : 5,633.58 = 2,314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.30/5,633.58 = 2,314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.30x = 5,633.58 × 2,314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.30x = 13,038,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038,751.90/4,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.98

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