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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.26, 5,825.97 and 2,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.26, 5,825.97 and 2,711.16 is: 3,740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.26 : 5,825.97 = 2,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.26/5,825.97 = 2,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.26x = 5,825.97 × 2,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.26x = 15,795,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,136.83/4,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.92

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