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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.58, 5,803.09 and 2,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.58, 5,803.09 and 2,317.15 is: 3,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.58 : 5,803.09 = 2,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.58/5,803.09 = 2,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.58x = 5,803.09 × 2,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.58x = 13,446,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,446,629.99/4,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.33

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