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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.58, 5,642.41 and 2,320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.58, 5,642.41 and 2,320.35 is: 3,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.58 : 5,642.41 = 2,320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.58/5,642.41 = 2,320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.58x = 5,642.41 × 2,320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.58x = 13,092,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,343.43/4,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.18

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