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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.02, 5,652.98 and 2,327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.02, 5,652.98 and 2,327.89 is: 3,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.02 : 5,652.98 = 2,327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.02/5,652.98 = 2,327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.02x = 5,652.98 × 2,327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.02x = 13,159,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159,501.48/4,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.76

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