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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.81, 5,652.33 and 2,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.81, 5,652.33 and 2,327.28 is: 3,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.81 : 5,652.33 = 2,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.81/5,652.33 = 2,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.81x = 5,652.33 × 2,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.81x = 13,154,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,554.56/4,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.71

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