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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.68, 5,811.80 and 2,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.68, 5,811.80 and 2,323.34 is: 3,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.68 : 5,811.80 = 2,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.68/5,811.80 = 2,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.68x = 5,811.80 × 2,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.68x = 13,502,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502,746.74/4,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.03

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