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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.43, 5,811.63 and 2,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.43, 5,811.63 and 2,323.08 is: 3,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.43 : 5,811.63 = 2,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.43/5,811.63 = 2,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.43x = 5,811.63 × 2,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.43x = 13,500,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,881.42/4,211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.77

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