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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.41, 5,811.61 and 2,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.41, 5,811.61 and 2,297.16 is: 3,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.41 : 5,811.61 = 2,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.41/5,811.61 = 2,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.41x = 5,811.61 × 2,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.41x = 13,350,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,198.03/4,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.01

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