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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.48, 5,827.90 and 2,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.48, 5,827.90 and 2,334.95 is: 3,221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.48 : 5,827.90 = 2,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.48/5,827.90 = 2,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.48x = 5,827.90 × 2,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.48x = 13,607,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,607,855.11/4,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.95

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