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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.41, 5,825.53 and 2,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.41, 5,825.53 and 2,358.41 is: 3,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.41 : 5,825.53 = 2,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.41/5,825.53 = 2,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.41x = 5,825.53 × 2,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.41x = 13,738,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738,953.18/4,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.59

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