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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.85, 5,798.68 and 2,287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.85, 5,798.68 and 2,287.79 is: 3,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.85 : 5,798.68 = 2,287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.85/5,798.68 = 2,287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.85x = 5,798.68 × 2,287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.85x = 13,266,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266,150.68/4,201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.22

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