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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.93, 5,825.96 and 2,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.93, 5,825.96 and 2,333.49 is: 3,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.93 : 5,825.96 = 2,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.93/5,825.96 = 2,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.93x = 5,825.96 × 2,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.93x = 13,594,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,819.40/4,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.05

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