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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.33, 5,823.93 and 2,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.33, 5,823.93 and 2,331.88 is: 3,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.33 : 5,823.93 = 2,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.33/5,823.93 = 2,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.33x = 5,823.93 × 2,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.33x = 13,580,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,580,676.77/4,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.92

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