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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.44, 5,804.90 and 2,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.44, 5,804.90 and 2,317.97 is: 3,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.44 : 5,804.90 = 2,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.44/5,804.90 = 2,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.44x = 5,804.90 × 2,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.44x = 13,455,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455,604.36/4,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.81

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