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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.83, 5,679.69 and 2,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.83, 5,679.69 and 2,347.09 is: 3,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.83 : 5,679.69 = 2,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.83/5,679.69 = 2,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.83x = 5,679.69 × 2,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.83x = 13,330,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330,743.60/4,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.90

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