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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.78, 5,652.03 and 2,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.78, 5,652.03 and 2,327.02 is: 3,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.78 : 5,652.03 = 2,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.78/5,652.03 = 2,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.78x = 5,652.03 × 2,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.78x = 13,152,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,386.85/4,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.42

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