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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.93, 5,802.83 and 2,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.93, 5,802.83 and 2,316.58 is: 3,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.93 : 5,802.83 = 2,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.93/5,802.83 = 2,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.93x = 5,802.83 × 2,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.93x = 13,442,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442,711.21/4,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.89

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