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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.71, 5,802.43 and 2,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.71, 5,802.43 and 2,316.48 is: 3,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.71 : 5,802.43 = 2,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.71/5,802.43 = 2,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.71x = 5,802.43 × 2,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.71x = 13,441,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,213.05/4,204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.70

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