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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.45, 5,654.96 and 2,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.45, 5,654.96 and 2,329.32 is: 3,214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.45 : 5,654.96 = 2,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.45/5,654.96 = 2,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.45x = 5,654.96 × 2,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.45x = 13,172,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172,242.82/4,097.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.74

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