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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.79, 5,636.92 and 2,316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.79, 5,636.92 and 2,316.57 is: 3,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.79 : 5,636.92 = 2,316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.79/5,636.92 = 2,316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.79x = 5,636.92 × 2,316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.79x = 13,058,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058,308.18/4,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.60

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