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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.58, 5,633.96 and 2,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.58, 5,633.96 and 2,314.30 is: 3,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.58 : 5,633.96 = 2,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.58/5,633.96 = 2,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.58x = 5,633.96 × 2,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.58x = 13,038,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038,656.65/4,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.73

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