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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.79, 5,655.22 and 2,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.79, 5,655.22 and 2,329.56 is: 3,214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.79 : 5,655.22 = 2,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.79/5,655.22 = 2,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.79x = 5,655.22 × 2,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.79x = 13,174,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,168.48/4,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.94

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