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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.08, 5,824.38 and 2,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.08, 5,824.38 and 2,357.08 is: 3,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.08 : 5,824.38 = 2,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.08/5,824.38 = 2,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.08x = 5,824.38 × 2,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.08x = 13,728,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728,529.61/4,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.14

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