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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.91, 5,647.49 and 2,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.91, 5,647.49 and 2,324.08 is: 3,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.91 : 5,647.49 = 2,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.91/5,647.49 = 2,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.91x = 5,647.49 × 2,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.91x = 13,125,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,218.56/4,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.60

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