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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.42, 5,644.46 and 2,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.42, 5,644.46 and 2,322.32 is: 3,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.42 : 5,644.46 = 2,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.42/5,644.46 = 2,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.42x = 5,644.46 × 2,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.42x = 13,108,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108,242.35/4,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.62

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