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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.34, 5,811.72 and 2,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.34, 5,811.72 and 2,348.34 is: 3,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.34 : 5,811.72 = 2,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.34/5,811.72 = 2,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.34x = 5,811.72 × 2,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.34x = 13,647,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647,894.54/4,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.75

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