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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.92, 5,637.78 and 2,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.92, 5,637.78 and 2,316.96 is: 3,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.92 : 5,637.78 = 2,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.92/5,637.78 = 2,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.92x = 5,637.78 × 2,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.92x = 13,062,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,510.75/4,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.74

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