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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.63, 5,778.92 and 2,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.63, 5,778.92 and 2,324.63 is: 3,207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.63 : 5,778.92 = 2,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.63/5,778.92 = 2,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.63x = 5,778.92 × 2,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.63x = 13,433,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433,827.72/4,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.98

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