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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.91, 5,813.68 and 2,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.91, 5,813.68 and 2,298.66 is: 3,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.91 : 5,813.68 = 2,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.91/5,813.68 = 2,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.91x = 5,813.68 × 2,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.91x = 13,363,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363,673.67/4,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.08

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