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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.77, 5,811.97 and 2,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.77, 5,811.97 and 2,323.24 is: 3,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.77 : 5,811.97 = 2,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.77/5,811.97 = 2,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.77x = 5,811.97 × 2,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.77x = 13,502,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502,601.18/4,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.92

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