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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.47, 5,819.96 and 2,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.47, 5,819.96 and 2,329.02 is: 3,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.47 : 5,819.96 = 2,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.47/5,819.96 = 2,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.47x = 5,819.96 × 2,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.47x = 13,554,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,554,809.06/4,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.97

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