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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.67, 5,654.45 and 2,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.67, 5,654.45 and 2,329.25 is: 3,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.67 : 5,654.45 = 2,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.67/5,654.45 = 2,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.67x = 5,654.45 × 2,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.67x = 13,170,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170,587.74/4,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.17

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