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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.63, 5,808.96 and 2,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.63, 5,808.96 and 2,320.92 is: 3,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.63 : 5,808.96 = 2,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.63/5,808.96 = 2,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.63x = 5,808.96 × 2,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.63x = 13,482,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,131.44/4,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.69

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