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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.76, 5,634.20 and 2,314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.76, 5,634.20 and 2,314.71 is: 3,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.76 : 5,634.20 = 2,314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.76/5,634.20 = 2,314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.76x = 5,634.20 × 2,314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.76x = 13,041,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041,527.51/4,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.29

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