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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.64, 5,827.26 and 2,359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.64, 5,827.26 and 2,359.64 is: 3,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.64 : 5,827.26 = 2,359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.64/5,827.26 = 2,359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.64x = 5,827.26 × 2,359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.64x = 13,750,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,750,235.79/4,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.31

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