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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.27, 5,767.39 and 2,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.27, 5,767.39 and 2,316.27 is: 3,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.27 : 5,767.39 = 2,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.27/5,767.39 = 2,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.27x = 5,767.39 × 2,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.27x = 13,358,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358,832.44/4,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.45

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