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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.37, 5,801.89 and 2,315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.37, 5,801.89 and 2,315.99 is: 3,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.37 : 5,801.89 = 2,315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.37/5,801.89 = 2,315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.37x = 5,801.89 × 2,315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.37x = 13,437,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,119.22/4,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.99

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