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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.34, 5,790.87 and 2,307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.34, 5,790.87 and 2,307.99 is: 3,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.34 : 5,790.87 = 2,307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.34/5,790.87 = 2,307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.34x = 5,790.87 × 2,307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.34x = 13,365,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365,270.05/4,196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.98

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