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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.63, 5,651.77 and 2,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.63, 5,651.77 and 2,327 is: 3,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.63 : 5,651.77 = 2,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.63/5,651.77 = 2,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.63x = 5,651.77 × 2,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.63x = 13,151,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151,668.79/4,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.15

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