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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.53, 5,799.46 and 2,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.53, 5,799.46 and 2,314.01 is: 3,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.53 : 5,799.46 = 2,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.53/5,799.46 = 2,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.53x = 5,799.46 × 2,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.53x = 13,420,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420,008.43/4,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.32

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