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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.42, 5,811.50 and 2,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.42, 5,811.50 and 2,322.64 is: 3,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.42 : 5,811.50 = 2,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.42/5,811.50 = 2,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.42x = 5,811.50 × 2,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.42x = 13,497,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497,981.69/4,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.09

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