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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.71, 5,674.28 and 2,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.71, 5,674.28 and 2,343.27 is: 3,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.71 : 5,674.28 = 2,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.71/5,674.28 = 2,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.71x = 5,674.28 × 2,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.71x = 13,296,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296,370.10/4,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.78

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