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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.39, 5,828.27 and 2,430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.39, 5,828.27 and 2,430.99 is: 3,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.39 : 5,828.27 = 2,430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.39/5,828.27 = 2,430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.39x = 5,828.27 × 2,430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.39x = 14,168,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,453.93/4,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.76

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