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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,119.21, 5,683.95 and 2,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,119.21, 5,683.95 and 2,326.62 is: 3,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,119.21 : 5,683.95 = 2,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,119.21/5,683.95 = 2,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,119.21x = 5,683.95 × 2,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,119.21x = 13,224,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,391.75/4,119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.42

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