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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.40, 5,651.44 and 2,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.40, 5,651.44 and 2,327.76 is: 3,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.40 : 5,651.44 = 2,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.40/5,651.44 = 2,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.40x = 5,651.44 × 2,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.40x = 13,155,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,155,195.97/4,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.40

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