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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.23, 5,703.77 and 2,644.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.23, 5,703.77 and 2,644.15 is: 3,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.23 : 5,703.77 = 2,644.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.23/5,703.77 = 2,644.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.23x = 5,703.77 × 2,644.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.23x = 15,081,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,623.45/4,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.75

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