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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.69, 5,791.44 and 2,333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.69, 5,791.44 and 2,333.69 is: 3,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.69 : 5,791.44 = 2,333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.69/5,791.44 = 2,333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.69x = 5,791.44 × 2,333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.69x = 13,515,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515,425.61/4,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.50

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