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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.64, 5,635.74 and 2,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.64, 5,635.74 and 2,315.32 is: 3,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.64 : 5,635.74 = 2,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.64/5,635.74 = 2,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.64x = 5,635.74 × 2,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.64x = 13,048,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048,541.54/4,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.32

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