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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.97, 5,804.33 and 2,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.97, 5,804.33 and 2,317.68 is: 3,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.97 : 5,804.33 = 2,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.97/5,804.33 = 2,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.97x = 5,804.33 × 2,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.97x = 13,452,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452,567.97/4,205.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.45

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