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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.47, 5,802.20 and 2,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.47, 5,802.20 and 2,316.27 is: 3,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.47 : 5,802.20 = 2,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.47/5,802.20 = 2,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.47x = 5,802.20 × 2,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.47x = 13,439,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,439,450.21/4,204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.47

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