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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.51, 5,645.50 and 2,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.51, 5,645.50 and 2,322.88 is: 3,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.51 : 5,645.50 = 2,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.51/5,645.50 = 2,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.51x = 5,645.50 × 2,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.51x = 13,113,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,799.12/4,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.12

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