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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.42, 5,635.16 and 2,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.42, 5,635.16 and 2,314.70 is: 3,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.42 : 5,635.16 = 2,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.42/5,635.16 = 2,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.42x = 5,635.16 × 2,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.42x = 13,043,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043,665.10/4,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.30

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