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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.23, 5,828.33 and 2,431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.23, 5,828.33 and 2,431.32 is: 3,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.23 : 5,828.33 = 2,431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.23/5,828.33 = 2,431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.23x = 5,828.33 × 2,431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.23x = 14,170,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170,535.30/4,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.38

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