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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.71, 5,803.81 and 2,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.71, 5,803.81 and 2,317.48 is: 3,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.71 : 5,803.81 = 2,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.71/5,803.81 = 2,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.71x = 5,803.81 × 2,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.71x = 13,450,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,450,213.60/4,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.08

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