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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.13, 5,789.34 and 2,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.13, 5,789.34 and 2,332.13 is: 3,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.13 : 5,789.34 = 2,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.13/5,789.34 = 2,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.13x = 5,789.34 × 2,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.13x = 13,501,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,464.55/4,195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.37

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