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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.65, 5,636.37 and 2,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.65, 5,636.37 and 2,316.27 is: 3,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.65 : 5,636.37 = 2,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.65/5,636.37 = 2,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.65x = 5,636.37 × 2,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.65x = 13,055,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,354.74/4,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.20

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