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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.96, 5,804.26 and 2,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.96, 5,804.26 and 2,317.55 is: 3,198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.96 : 5,804.26 = 2,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.96/5,804.26 = 2,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.96x = 5,804.26 × 2,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.96x = 13,451,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451,662.76/4,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.24

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