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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.72, 5,807.66 and 2,320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.72, 5,807.66 and 2,320.29 is: 3,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.72 : 5,807.66 = 2,320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.72/5,807.66 = 2,320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.72x = 5,807.66 × 2,320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.72x = 13,475,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,443.82/4,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.80

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