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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.63, 5,821.74 and 2,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.63, 5,821.74 and 2,330.16 is: 3,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.63 : 5,821.74 = 2,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.63/5,821.74 = 2,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.63x = 5,821.74 × 2,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.63x = 13,565,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565,585.68/4,218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.64

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