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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.32, 5,808.91 and 2,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.32, 5,808.91 and 2,320.98 is: 3,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.32 : 5,808.91 = 2,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.32/5,808.91 = 2,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.32x = 5,808.91 × 2,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.32x = 13,482,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,363.93/4,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.98

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