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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.41, 5,826.91 and 2,359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.41, 5,826.91 and 2,359.41 is: 3,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.41 : 5,826.91 = 2,359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.41/5,826.91 = 2,359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.41x = 5,826.91 × 2,359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.41x = 13,748,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,748,069.72/4,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.98

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