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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.82, 5,802.65 and 2,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.82, 5,802.65 and 2,316.43 is: 3,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.82 : 5,802.65 = 2,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.82/5,802.65 = 2,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.82x = 5,802.65 × 2,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.82x = 13,441,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,406.45/4,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.66

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