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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.72, 5,802.56 and 2,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.72, 5,802.56 and 2,316.48 is: 3,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.72 : 5,802.56 = 2,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.72/5,802.56 = 2,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.72x = 5,802.56 × 2,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.72x = 13,441,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,514.19/4,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.77

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