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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.12, 5,801.58 and 2,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.12, 5,801.58 and 2,341 is: 3,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.12 : 5,801.58 = 2,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.12/5,801.58 = 2,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.12x = 5,801.58 × 2,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.12x = 13,581,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581,498.78/4,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.52

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