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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.78, 5,645.45 and 2,322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.78, 5,645.45 and 2,322.55 is: 3,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.78 : 5,645.45 = 2,322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.78/5,645.45 = 2,322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.78x = 5,645.45 × 2,322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.78x = 13,111,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111,839.90/4,090.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.22

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