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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.50, 5,811.99 and 2,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.50, 5,811.99 and 2,348.62 is: 3,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.50 : 5,811.99 = 2,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.50/5,811.99 = 2,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.50x = 5,811.99 × 2,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.50x = 13,650,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650,155.95/4,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.16

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