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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.62, 5,809.31 and 2,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.62, 5,809.31 and 2,321.27 is: 3,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.62 : 5,809.31 = 2,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.62/5,809.31 = 2,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.62x = 5,809.31 × 2,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.62x = 13,484,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484,947.98/4,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.37

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