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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.09, 5,802.95 and 2,316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.09, 5,802.95 and 2,316.85 is: 3,197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.09 : 5,802.95 = 2,316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.09/5,802.95 = 2,316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.09x = 5,802.95 × 2,316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.09x = 13,444,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444,564.71/4,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.21

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