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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.61, 5,633.80 and 2,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.61, 5,633.80 and 2,314.25 is: 3,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.61 : 5,633.80 = 2,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.61/5,633.80 = 2,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.61x = 5,633.80 × 2,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.61x = 13,038,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038,021.65/4,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.55

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