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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.41, 5,644.71 and 2,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.41, 5,644.71 and 2,322 is: 3,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.41 : 5,644.71 = 2,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.41/5,644.71 = 2,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.41x = 5,644.71 × 2,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.41x = 13,107,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107,016.62/4,090.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.33

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