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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.46, 5,642.24 and 2,320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.46, 5,642.24 and 2,320.41 is: 3,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.46 : 5,642.24 = 2,320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.46/5,642.24 = 2,320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.46x = 5,642.24 × 2,320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.46x = 13,092,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,298.52/4,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.26

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