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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.40, 5,633.61 and 2,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.40, 5,633.61 and 2,314.01 is: 3,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.40 : 5,633.61 = 2,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.40/5,633.61 = 2,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.40x = 5,633.61 × 2,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.40x = 13,036,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,211.94/4,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.27

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