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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.23, 5,826.95 and 2,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.23, 5,826.95 and 2,430.32 is: 3,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.23 : 5,826.95 = 2,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.23/5,826.95 = 2,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.23x = 5,826.95 × 2,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.23x = 14,161,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,311.84/4,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.99

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