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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.95, 5,634.99 and 2,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.95, 5,634.99 and 2,314.54 is: 3,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.95 : 5,634.99 = 2,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.95/5,634.99 = 2,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.95x = 5,634.99 × 2,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.95x = 13,042,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,042,409.75/4,082.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.36

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