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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.80, 5,652.99 and 2,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.80, 5,652.99 and 2,328.30 is: 3,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.80 : 5,652.99 = 2,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.80/5,652.99 = 2,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.80x = 5,652.99 × 2,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.80x = 13,161,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161,856.62/4,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.72

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