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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.40, 5,782.50 and 2,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.40, 5,782.50 and 2,327.40 is: 3,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.40 : 5,782.50 = 2,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.40/5,782.50 = 2,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.40x = 5,782.50 × 2,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.40x = 13,458,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,458,190.50/4,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.67

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