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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.98, 5,812.88 and 2,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.98, 5,812.88 and 2,323.76 is: 3,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.98 : 5,812.88 = 2,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.98/5,812.88 = 2,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.98x = 5,812.88 × 2,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.98x = 13,507,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507,697.35/4,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.97

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