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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.31, 5,631.97 and 2,665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.31, 5,631.97 and 2,665.55 is: 3,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.31 : 5,631.97 = 2,665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.31/5,631.97 = 2,665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.31x = 5,631.97 × 2,665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.31x = 15,012,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,262.81/4,082.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.39

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