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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.59, 5,651.73 and 2,327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.59, 5,651.73 and 2,327.15 is: 3,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.59 : 5,651.73 = 2,327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.59/5,651.73 = 2,327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.59x = 5,651.73 × 2,327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.59x = 13,152,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,437.60/4,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.37

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