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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.62, 5,635.98 and 2,291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.62, 5,635.98 and 2,291.29 is: 3,162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.62 : 5,635.98 = 2,291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.62/5,635.98 = 2,291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.62x = 5,635.98 × 2,291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.62x = 12,913,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,913,650.52/4,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.31

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