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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.98, 5,635.91 and 2,315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.98, 5,635.91 and 2,315.61 is: 3,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.98 : 5,635.91 = 2,315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.98/5,635.91 = 2,315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.98x = 5,635.91 × 2,315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.98x = 13,050,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,575.34/4,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.56

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