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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.68, 5,679.44 and 2,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.68, 5,679.44 and 2,347.36 is: 3,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.68 : 5,679.44 = 2,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.68/5,679.44 = 2,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.68x = 5,679.44 × 2,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.68x = 13,331,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331,690.28/4,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.24

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