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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.91, 5,803.04 and 2,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.91, 5,803.04 and 2,316.50 is: 3,196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.91 : 5,803.04 = 2,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.91/5,803.04 = 2,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.91x = 5,803.04 × 2,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.91x = 13,442,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442,729.82/4,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.91

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