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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.32, 5,819.91 and 2,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.32, 5,819.91 and 2,354.32 is: 3,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.32 : 5,819.91 = 2,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.32/5,819.91 = 2,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.32x = 5,819.91 × 2,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.32x = 13,701,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701,930.51/4,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.97

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