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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.72, 5,795.98 and 2,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.72, 5,795.98 and 2,311.68 is: 3,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.72 : 5,795.98 = 2,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.72/5,795.98 = 2,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.72x = 5,795.98 × 2,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.72x = 13,398,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398,445.27/4,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.32

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