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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.66, 5,799.94 and 2,339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.66, 5,799.94 and 2,339.66 is: 3,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.66 : 5,799.94 = 2,339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.66/5,799.94 = 2,339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.66x = 5,799.94 × 2,339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.66x = 13,569,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,569,887.62/4,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.88

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