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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.04, 5,826.54 and 2,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.04, 5,826.54 and 2,359 is: 3,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.04 : 5,826.54 = 2,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.04/5,826.54 = 2,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.04x = 5,826.54 × 2,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.04x = 13,744,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744,807.86/4,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.49

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