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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.35, 5,767.47 and 2,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.35, 5,767.47 and 2,316.35 is: 3,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.35 : 5,767.47 = 2,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.35/5,767.47 = 2,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.35x = 5,767.47 × 2,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.35x = 13,359,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359,450.30/4,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.54

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