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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.87, 5,827.44 and 2,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.87, 5,827.44 and 2,334.42 is: 3,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.87 : 5,827.44 = 2,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.87/5,827.44 = 2,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.87x = 5,827.44 × 2,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.87x = 13,603,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,701.24/4,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.44

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