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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.31, 5,651.03 and 2,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.31, 5,651.03 and 2,326.42 is: 3,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.31 : 5,651.03 = 2,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.31/5,651.03 = 2,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.31x = 5,651.03 × 2,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.31x = 13,146,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146,652.18/4,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.17

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