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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.47, 5,827.08 and 2,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.47, 5,827.08 and 2,334.16 is: 3,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.47 : 5,827.08 = 2,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.47/5,827.08 = 2,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.47x = 5,827.08 × 2,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.47x = 13,601,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601,337.05/4,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.18

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