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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.47, 5,802.12 and 2,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.47, 5,802.12 and 2,316.02 is: 3,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.47 : 5,802.12 = 2,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.47/5,802.12 = 2,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.47x = 5,802.12 × 2,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.47x = 13,437,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,810.01/4,204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.08

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