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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.66, 5,654.78 and 2,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.66, 5,654.78 and 2,329.26 is: 3,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.66 : 5,654.78 = 2,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.66/5,654.78 = 2,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.66x = 5,654.78 × 2,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.66x = 13,171,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171,452.86/4,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.38

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