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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.34, 5,802.06 and 2,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.34, 5,802.06 and 2,316.02 is: 3,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.34 : 5,802.06 = 2,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.34/5,802.06 = 2,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.34x = 5,802.06 × 2,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.34x = 13,437,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,687.00/4,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.15

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