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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.65, 5,651.71 and 2,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.65, 5,651.71 and 2,327.88 is: 3,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.65 : 5,651.71 = 2,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.65/5,651.71 = 2,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.65x = 5,651.71 × 2,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.65x = 13,156,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156,502.67/4,096.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.53

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