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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.55, 5,799.33 and 2,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.55, 5,799.33 and 2,314.08 is: 3,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.55 : 5,799.33 = 2,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.55/5,799.33 = 2,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.55x = 5,799.33 × 2,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.55x = 13,420,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420,113.57/4,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.33

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