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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.69, 5,827.31 and 2,360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.69, 5,827.31 and 2,360.05 is: 3,256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.69 : 5,827.31 = 2,360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.69/5,827.31 = 2,360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.69x = 5,827.31 × 2,360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.69x = 13,752,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752,725.45/4,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.87

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