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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.81, 5,634.36 and 2,314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.81, 5,634.36 and 2,314.47 is: 3,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.81 : 5,634.36 = 2,314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.81/5,634.36 = 2,314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.81x = 5,634.36 × 2,314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.81x = 13,040,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,578.32/4,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.02

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