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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.04, 5,808.52 and 2,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.04, 5,808.52 and 2,320.69 is: 3,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.04 : 5,808.52 = 2,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.04/5,808.52 = 2,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.04x = 5,808.52 × 2,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.04x = 13,479,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479,762.68/4,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.57

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