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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.76, 5,828.55 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.76, 5,828.55 and 2,335.23 is: 3,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.76 : 5,828.55 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.76/5,828.55 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.76x = 5,828.55 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.76x = 13,610,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,984.41/4,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.48

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