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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.22, 5,811.53 and 2,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.22, 5,811.53 and 2,322.80 is: 3,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.22 : 5,811.53 = 2,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.22/5,811.53 = 2,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.22x = 5,811.53 × 2,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.22x = 13,499,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499,010.27/4,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.49

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