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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.82, 5,679.48 and 2,347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.82, 5,679.48 and 2,347.11 is: 3,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.82 : 5,679.48 = 2,347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.82/5,679.48 = 2,347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.82x = 5,679.48 × 2,347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.82x = 13,330,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,364.30/4,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.81

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