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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.83, 5,768.17 and 2,316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.83, 5,768.17 and 2,316.83 is: 3,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.83 : 5,768.17 = 2,316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.83/5,768.17 = 2,316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.83x = 5,768.17 × 2,316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.83x = 13,363,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363,869.30/4,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.23

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