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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.97, 5,683.61 and 2,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.97, 5,683.61 and 2,326.16 is: 3,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.97 : 5,683.61 = 2,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.97/5,683.61 = 2,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.97x = 5,683.61 × 2,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.97x = 13,220,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,220,946.19/4,118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.77

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