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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.74, 5,826.12 and 2,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.74, 5,826.12 and 2,333.45 is: 3,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.74 : 5,826.12 = 2,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.74/5,826.12 = 2,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.74x = 5,826.12 × 2,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.74x = 13,594,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,930.58/4,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.22

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