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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.05, 5,823.52 and 2,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.05, 5,823.52 and 2,331.60 is: 3,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.05 : 5,823.52 = 2,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.05/5,823.52 = 2,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.05x = 5,823.52 × 2,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.05x = 13,578,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,578,119.23/4,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.53

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