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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.28, 5,832.68 and 3,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.28, 5,832.68 and 3,049.49 is: 4,212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.28 : 5,832.68 = 3,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.28/5,832.68 = 3,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.28x = 5,832.68 × 3,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.28x = 17,786,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,654.92/4,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.58

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