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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204, 5,801.52 and 2,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204, 5,801.52 and 2,341.12 is: 3,230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204 : 5,801.52 = 2,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204/5,801.52 = 2,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204x = 5,801.52 × 2,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204x = 13,582,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582,054.50/4,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.75

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