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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.54, 5,799.35 and 2,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.54, 5,799.35 and 2,314.02 is: 3,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.54 : 5,799.35 = 2,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.54/5,799.35 = 2,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.54x = 5,799.35 × 2,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.54x = 13,419,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419,800.32/4,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.26

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