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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.59, 5,829.63 and 2,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.59, 5,829.63 and 2,335.86 is: 3,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.59 : 5,829.63 = 2,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.59/5,829.63 = 2,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.59x = 5,829.63 × 2,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.59x = 13,617,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617,199.53/4,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.32

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