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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.34, 5,645.76 and 2,322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.34, 5,645.76 and 2,322.84 is: 3,205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.34 : 5,645.76 = 2,322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.34/5,645.76 = 2,322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.34x = 5,645.76 × 2,322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.34x = 13,114,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114,197.16/4,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.36

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