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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.18, 5,808.41 and 2,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.18, 5,808.41 and 2,320.79 is: 3,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.18 : 5,808.41 = 2,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.18/5,808.41 = 2,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.18x = 5,808.41 × 2,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.18x = 13,480,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480,059.20/4,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.54

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