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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.99, 5,648.31 and 2,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.99, 5,648.31 and 2,325.17 is: 3,208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.99 : 5,648.31 = 2,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.99/5,648.31 = 2,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.99x = 5,648.31 × 2,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.99x = 13,133,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,252.72/4,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.72

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