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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.89, 5,675.94 and 2,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.89, 5,675.94 and 2,344.21 is: 3,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.89 : 5,675.94 = 2,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.89/5,675.94 = 2,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.89x = 5,675.94 × 2,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.89x = 13,305,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,583.59/4,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.09

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