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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.68, 5,781.96 and 2,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.68, 5,781.96 and 2,326.68 is: 3,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.68 : 5,781.96 = 2,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.68/5,781.96 = 2,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.68x = 5,781.96 × 2,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.68x = 13,452,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452,770.69/4,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.93

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