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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.08, 5,811.33 and 2,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.08, 5,811.33 and 2,322.74 is: 3,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.08 : 5,811.33 = 2,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.08/5,811.33 = 2,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.08x = 5,811.33 × 2,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.08x = 13,498,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498,186.13/4,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.40

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