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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.42, 5,647.56 and 2,324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.42, 5,647.56 and 2,324.61 is: 3,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.42 : 5,647.56 = 2,324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.42/5,647.56 = 2,324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.42x = 5,647.56 × 2,324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.42x = 13,128,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,374.45/4,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.97

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