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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.93, 5,636.12 and 2,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.93, 5,636.12 and 2,315.70 is: 3,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.93 : 5,636.12 = 2,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.93/5,636.12 = 2,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.93x = 5,636.12 × 2,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.93x = 13,051,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,551.51/4,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.83

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