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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.55, 5,635.43 and 2,315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.55, 5,635.43 and 2,315.23 is: 3,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.55 : 5,635.43 = 2,315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.55/5,635.43 = 2,315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.55x = 5,635.43 × 2,315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.55x = 13,047,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,305.02/4,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.09

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