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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.41, 5,646.09 and 2,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.41, 5,646.09 and 2,323 is: 3,205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.41 : 5,646.09 = 2,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.41/5,646.09 = 2,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.41x = 5,646.09 × 2,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.41x = 13,115,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,867.07/4,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.71

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