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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.92, 5,812.18 and 2,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.92, 5,812.18 and 2,323.14 is: 3,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.92 : 5,812.18 = 2,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.92/5,812.18 = 2,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.92x = 5,812.18 × 2,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.92x = 13,502,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,502,507.85/4,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.78

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