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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.71, 5,635.68 and 2,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.71, 5,635.68 and 2,315.66 is: 3,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.71 : 5,635.68 = 2,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.71/5,635.68 = 2,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.71x = 5,635.68 × 2,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.71x = 13,050,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,318.75/4,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.70

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