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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.32, 5,828.14 and 2,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.32, 5,828.14 and 2,360.32 is: 3,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.32 : 5,828.14 = 2,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.32/5,828.14 = 2,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.32x = 5,828.14 × 2,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.32x = 13,756,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,756,275.40/4,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.22

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