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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.90, 5,827.58 and 2,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.90, 5,827.58 and 2,334.49 is: 3,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.90 : 5,827.58 = 2,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.90/5,827.58 = 2,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.90x = 5,827.58 × 2,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.90x = 13,604,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,604,409.75/4,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.58

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