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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.22, 5,801.88 and 2,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.22, 5,801.88 and 2,341.22 is: 3,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.22 : 5,801.88 = 2,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.22/5,801.88 = 2,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.22x = 5,801.88 × 2,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.22x = 13,583,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583,448.48/4,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.91

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