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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.80, 5,812.26 and 2,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.80, 5,812.26 and 2,297.62 is: 3,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.80 : 5,812.26 = 2,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.80/5,812.26 = 2,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.80x = 5,812.26 × 2,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.80x = 13,354,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,364.82/4,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.70

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