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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.03, 5,804.08 and 2,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.03, 5,804.08 and 2,317.54 is: 3,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.03 : 5,804.08 = 2,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.03/5,804.08 = 2,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.03x = 5,804.08 × 2,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.03x = 13,451,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451,187.56/4,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.07

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