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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.54, 5,669.74 and 2,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.54, 5,669.74 and 2,316.59 is: 3,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.54 : 5,669.74 = 2,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.54/5,669.74 = 2,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.54x = 5,669.74 × 2,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.54x = 13,134,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134,451.40/4,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.87

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