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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.72, 5,650.56 and 2,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.72, 5,650.56 and 2,326.68 is: 3,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.72 : 5,650.56 = 2,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.72/5,650.56 = 2,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.72x = 5,650.56 × 2,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.72x = 13,147,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,147,044.94/4,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.73

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