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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.93, 5,812.59 and 2,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.93, 5,812.59 and 2,323.64 is: 3,206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.93 : 5,812.59 = 2,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.93/5,812.59 = 2,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.93x = 5,812.59 × 2,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.93x = 13,506,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,506,366.63/4,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.69

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