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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.77, 5,642.33 and 2,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.77, 5,642.33 and 2,320.34 is: 3,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.77 : 5,642.33 = 2,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.77/5,642.33 = 2,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.77x = 5,642.33 × 2,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.77x = 13,092,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,101.58/4,088.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.97

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