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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.32, 5,633.46 and 2,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.32, 5,633.46 and 2,313.88 is: 3,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.32 : 5,633.46 = 2,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.32/5,633.46 = 2,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.32x = 5,633.46 × 2,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.32x = 13,035,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,150.42/4,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.07

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