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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,110.62, 5,671.29 and 2,317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,110.62, 5,671.29 and 2,317.87 is: 3,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,110.62 : 5,671.29 = 2,317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,110.62/5,671.29 = 2,317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,110.62x = 5,671.29 × 2,317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,110.62x = 13,145,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145,301.36/4,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.89

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