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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.58, 5,635.34 and 2,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.58, 5,635.34 and 2,315.30 is: 3,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.58 : 5,635.34 = 2,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.58/5,635.34 = 2,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.58x = 5,635.34 × 2,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.58x = 13,047,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,502.70/4,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.11

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