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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.96, 5,800.08 and 2,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.96, 5,800.08 and 2,340 is: 3,229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.96 : 5,800.08 = 2,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.96/5,800.08 = 2,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.96x = 5,800.08 × 2,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.96x = 13,572,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,572,187.20/4,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.20

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