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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.67, 5,642.50 and 2,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.67, 5,642.50 and 2,296.47 is: 3,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.67 : 5,642.50 = 2,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.67/5,642.50 = 2,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.67x = 5,642.50 × 2,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.67x = 12,957,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957,806.43/4,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.20

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