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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.68, 5,649.84 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.68, 5,649.84 and 2,326.08 is: 3,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.68 : 5,649.84 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.68/5,649.84 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.68x = 5,649.84 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.68x = 13,141,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,979.83/4,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.31

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