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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.71, 5,675.66 and 2,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.71, 5,675.66 and 2,344.27 is: 3,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.71 : 5,675.66 = 2,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.71/5,675.66 = 2,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.71x = 5,675.66 × 2,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.71x = 13,305,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,279.47/4,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.16

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