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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.81, 5,791.64 and 2,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.81, 5,791.64 and 2,333.81 is: 3,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.81 : 5,791.64 = 2,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.81/5,791.64 = 2,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.81x = 5,791.64 × 2,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.81x = 13,516,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,590.16/4,196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.68

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