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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.82, 5,799.90 and 2,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.82, 5,799.90 and 2,339.82 is: 3,228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.82 : 5,799.90 = 2,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.82/5,799.90 = 2,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.82x = 5,799.90 × 2,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.82x = 13,570,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570,740.45/4,202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.96

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