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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.32, 5,823.44 and 2,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.32, 5,823.44 and 2,357.28 is: 3,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.32 : 5,823.44 = 2,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.32/5,823.44 = 2,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.32x = 5,823.44 × 2,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.32x = 13,727,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727,478.64/4,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.71

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