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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.36, 5,825.42 and 2,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.36, 5,825.42 and 2,332.94 is: 3,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.36 : 5,825.42 = 2,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.36/5,825.42 = 2,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.36x = 5,825.42 × 2,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.36x = 13,590,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,590,314.54/4,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.42

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