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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.50, 5,782.89 and 2,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.50, 5,782.89 and 2,327.62 is: 3,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.50 : 5,782.89 = 2,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.50/5,782.89 = 2,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.50x = 5,782.89 × 2,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.50x = 13,460,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460,370.42/4,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.12

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