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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.32, 5,811.68 and 2,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.32, 5,811.68 and 2,322.98 is: 3,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.32 : 5,811.68 = 2,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.32/5,811.68 = 2,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.32x = 5,811.68 × 2,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.32x = 13,500,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,416.41/4,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.74

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