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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.81, 5,802.59 and 2,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.81, 5,802.59 and 2,316.36 is: 3,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.81 : 5,802.59 = 2,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.81/5,802.59 = 2,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.81x = 5,802.59 × 2,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.81x = 13,440,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,440,846.78/4,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.54

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