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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.86, 5,675.72 and 2,344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.86, 5,675.72 and 2,344.43 is: 3,235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.86 : 5,675.72 = 2,344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.86/5,675.72 = 2,344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.86x = 5,675.72 × 2,344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.86x = 13,306,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,306,328.24/4,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.30

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