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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.53, 5,811.67 and 2,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.53, 5,811.67 and 2,323.14 is: 3,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.53 : 5,811.67 = 2,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.53/5,811.67 = 2,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.53x = 5,811.67 × 2,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.53x = 13,501,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501,323.04/4,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.80

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