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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.28, 5,811.66 and 2,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.28, 5,811.66 and 2,348.28 is: 3,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.28 : 5,811.66 = 2,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.28/5,811.66 = 2,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.28x = 5,811.66 × 2,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.28x = 13,647,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647,404.94/4,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.68

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