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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.06, 5,819.55 and 2,354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.06, 5,819.55 and 2,354.06 is: 3,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.06 : 5,819.55 = 2,354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.06/5,819.55 = 2,354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.06x = 5,819.55 × 2,354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.06x = 13,699,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,699,575.59/4,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.61

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