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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.14, 5,789.31 and 2,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.14, 5,789.31 and 2,332.14 is: 3,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.14 : 5,789.31 = 2,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.14/5,789.31 = 2,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.14x = 5,789.31 × 2,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.14x = 13,501,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,481.42/4,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.36

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