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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.41, 5,828.29 and 2,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.41, 5,828.29 and 2,360.41 is: 3,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.41 : 5,828.29 = 2,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.41/5,828.29 = 2,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.41x = 5,828.29 × 2,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.41x = 13,757,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757,154.00/4,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.36

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