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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.39, 5,825.46 and 2,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.39, 5,825.46 and 2,332.98 is: 3,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.39 : 5,825.46 = 2,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.39/5,825.46 = 2,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.39x = 5,825.46 × 2,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.39x = 13,590,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,590,681.67/4,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.48

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