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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.47, 5,820.46 and 2,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.47, 5,820.46 and 2,329.22 is: 3,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.47 : 5,820.46 = 2,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.47/5,820.46 = 2,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.47x = 5,820.46 × 2,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.47x = 13,557,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557,140.57/4,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.52

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