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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.16, 5,803.38 and 2,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.16, 5,803.38 and 2,342.16 is: 3,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.16 : 5,803.38 = 2,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.16/5,803.38 = 2,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.16x = 5,803.38 × 2,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.16x = 13,592,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,592,444.50/4,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.33

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