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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.95, 5,802.73 and 2,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.95, 5,802.73 and 2,316.43 is: 3,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.95 : 5,802.73 = 2,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.95/5,802.73 = 2,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.95x = 5,802.73 × 2,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.95x = 13,441,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,617.85/4,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.62

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