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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.91, 5,637.45 and 2,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.91, 5,637.45 and 2,316.63 is: 3,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.91 : 5,637.45 = 2,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.91/5,637.45 = 2,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.91x = 5,637.45 × 2,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.91x = 13,059,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059,855.02/4,084.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.10

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