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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.63, 5,791.35 and 2,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.63, 5,791.35 and 2,333.63 is: 3,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.63 : 5,791.35 = 2,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.63/5,791.35 = 2,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.63x = 5,791.35 × 2,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.63x = 13,514,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514,839.14/4,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.41

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