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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.05, 5,824.90 and 2,332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.05, 5,824.90 and 2,332.60 is: 3,218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.05 : 5,824.90 = 2,332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.05/5,824.90 = 2,332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.05x = 5,824.90 × 2,332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.05x = 13,587,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587,161.74/4,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.91

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