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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.44, 5,811.83 and 2,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.44, 5,811.83 and 2,323.10 is: 3,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.44 : 5,811.83 = 2,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.44/5,811.83 = 2,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.44x = 5,811.83 × 2,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.44x = 13,501,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,450.66/4,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.90

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