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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.51, 5,651.96 and 2,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.51, 5,651.96 and 2,327.42 is: 3,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.51 : 5,651.96 = 2,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.51/5,651.96 = 2,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.51x = 5,651.96 × 2,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.51x = 13,154,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,444.85/4,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.92

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