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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.11, 5,801.67 and 2,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.11, 5,801.67 and 2,341.11 is: 3,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.11 : 5,801.67 = 2,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.11/5,801.67 = 2,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.11x = 5,801.67 × 2,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.11x = 13,582,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582,347.65/4,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.73

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