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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.64, 5,791.38 and 2,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.64, 5,791.38 and 2,333.64 is: 3,220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.64 : 5,791.38 = 2,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.64/5,791.38 = 2,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.64x = 5,791.38 × 2,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.64x = 13,514,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514,996.02/4,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.43

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