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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.47, 5,803.58 and 2,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.47, 5,803.58 and 2,317.27 is: 3,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.47 : 5,803.58 = 2,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.47/5,803.58 = 2,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.47x = 5,803.58 × 2,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.47x = 13,448,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,461.83/4,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.85

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