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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.28, 5,828.99 and 2,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.28, 5,828.99 and 2,335.60 is: 3,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.28 : 5,828.99 = 2,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.28/5,828.99 = 2,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.28x = 5,828.99 × 2,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.28x = 13,614,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,216.74/4,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.85

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