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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.95, 5,805.46 and 2,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.95, 5,805.46 and 2,318.52 is: 3,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.95 : 5,805.46 = 2,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.95/5,805.46 = 2,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.95x = 5,805.46 × 2,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.95x = 13,460,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460,075.12/4,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.49

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