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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.90, 5,675.87 and 2,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.90, 5,675.87 and 2,344.53 is: 3,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.90 : 5,675.87 = 2,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.90/5,675.87 = 2,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.90x = 5,675.87 × 2,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.90x = 13,307,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,307,247.49/4,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.49

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