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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.08, 5,644.48 and 2,321.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.08, 5,644.48 and 2,321.85 is: 3,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.08 : 5,644.48 = 2,321.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.08/5,644.48 = 2,321.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.08x = 5,644.48 × 2,321.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.08x = 13,105,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105,635.89/4,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.25

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