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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.08, 5,823.59 and 2,331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.08, 5,823.59 and 2,331.63 is: 3,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.08 : 5,823.59 = 2,331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.08/5,823.59 = 2,331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.08x = 5,823.59 × 2,331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.08x = 13,578,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,578,416.38/4,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.58

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