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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.96, 5,802.87 and 2,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.96, 5,802.87 and 2,341.96 is: 3,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.96 : 5,802.87 = 2,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.96/5,802.87 = 2,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.96x = 5,802.87 × 2,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.96x = 13,590,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,590,089.43/4,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.92

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