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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.38, 5,811.71 and 2,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.38, 5,811.71 and 2,322.92 is: 3,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.38 : 5,811.71 = 2,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.38/5,811.71 = 2,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.38x = 5,811.71 × 2,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.38x = 13,500,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,137.39/4,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.63

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