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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.74, 5,635.76 and 2,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.74, 5,635.76 and 2,316.33 is: 3,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.74 : 5,635.76 = 2,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.74/5,635.76 = 2,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.74x = 5,635.76 × 2,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.74x = 13,054,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,268.38/4,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.86

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