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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.54, 5,827.07 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.54, 5,827.07 and 2,359.54 is: 3,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.54 : 5,827.07 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.54/5,827.07 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.54x = 5,827.07 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.54x = 13,749,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749,196.08/4,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.15

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