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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.41, 5,637.55 and 2,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.41, 5,637.55 and 2,316.97 is: 3,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.41 : 5,637.55 = 2,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.41/5,637.55 = 2,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.41x = 5,637.55 × 2,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.41x = 13,062,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,034.22/4,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.24

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