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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.85, 5,824.74 and 2,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.85, 5,824.74 and 2,332.43 is: 3,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.85 : 5,824.74 = 2,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.85/5,824.74 = 2,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.85x = 5,824.74 × 2,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.85x = 13,585,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,585,757.53/4,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.73

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