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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.44, 5,641.70 and 2,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.44, 5,641.70 and 2,320.06 is: 3,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.44 : 5,641.70 = 2,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.44/5,641.70 = 2,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.44x = 5,641.70 × 2,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.44x = 13,089,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,082.50/4,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.27

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