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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.84, 5,827.71 and 2,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.84, 5,827.71 and 2,359.84 is: 3,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.84 : 5,827.71 = 2,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.84/5,827.71 = 2,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.84x = 5,827.71 × 2,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.84x = 13,752,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752,463.17/4,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.69

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