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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.32, 5,644.31 and 2,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.32, 5,644.31 and 2,297.70 is: 3,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.32 : 5,644.31 = 2,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.32/5,644.31 = 2,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.32x = 5,644.31 × 2,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.32x = 12,968,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968,926.06/4,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.64

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