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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.55, 5,675.73 and 2,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.55, 5,675.73 and 2,344.14 is: 3,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.55 : 5,675.73 = 2,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.55/5,675.73 = 2,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.55x = 5,675.73 × 2,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.55x = 13,304,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304,705.72/4,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.15

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