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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,200.97, 5,797.48 and 2,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,200.97, 5,797.48 and 2,312.67 is: 3,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,200.97 : 5,797.48 = 2,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,200.97/5,797.48 = 2,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,200.97x = 5,797.48 × 2,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,200.97x = 13,407,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407,678.35/4,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.57

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