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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.38, 5,637.67 and 2,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.38, 5,637.67 and 2,317.05 is: 3,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.38 : 5,637.67 = 2,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.38/5,637.67 = 2,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.38x = 5,637.67 × 2,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.38x = 13,062,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,757.48/4,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.44

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