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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.67, 5,635.83 and 2,315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.67, 5,635.83 and 2,315.83 is: 3,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.67 : 5,635.83 = 2,315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.67/5,635.83 = 2,315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.67x = 5,635.83 × 2,315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.67x = 13,051,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,624.19/4,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.05

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