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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.91, 5,812.49 and 2,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.91, 5,812.49 and 2,323.58 is: 3,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.91 : 5,812.49 = 2,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.91/5,812.49 = 2,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.91x = 5,812.49 × 2,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.91x = 13,505,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505,762.26/4,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.56

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