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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.96, 5,635.69 and 2,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.96, 5,635.69 and 2,315.53 is: 3,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.96 : 5,635.69 = 2,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.96/5,635.69 = 2,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.96x = 5,635.69 × 2,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.96x = 13,049,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,581.09/4,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.33

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