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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.22, 5,653.96 and 2,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.22, 5,653.96 and 2,328.91 is: 3,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.22 : 5,653.96 = 2,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.22/5,653.96 = 2,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.22x = 5,653.96 × 2,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.22x = 13,167,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,563.98/4,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.78

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