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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.22, 5,824.99 and 2,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.22, 5,824.99 and 2,332.76 is: 3,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.22 : 5,824.99 = 2,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.22/5,824.99 = 2,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.22x = 5,824.99 × 2,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.22x = 13,588,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588,312.40/4,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.05

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