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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.43, 5,651.99 and 2,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.43, 5,651.99 and 2,327.17 is: 3,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.43 : 5,651.99 = 2,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.43/5,651.99 = 2,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.43x = 5,651.99 × 2,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.43x = 13,153,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153,141.57/4,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.66

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