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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.52, 5,819.88 and 2,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.52, 5,819.88 and 2,329.11 is: 3,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.52 : 5,819.88 = 2,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.52/5,819.88 = 2,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.52x = 5,819.88 × 2,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.52x = 13,555,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,555,140.71/4,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.01

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