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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.10, 5,803.08 and 2,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.10, 5,803.08 and 2,316.69 is: 3,197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.10 : 5,803.08 = 2,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.10/5,803.08 = 2,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.10x = 5,803.08 × 2,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.10x = 13,443,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443,937.41/4,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.06

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