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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.66, 5,830.29 and 2,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.66, 5,830.29 and 2,361.66 is: 3,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.66 : 5,830.29 = 2,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.66/5,830.29 = 2,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.66x = 5,830.29 × 2,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.66x = 13,769,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,769,162.68/4,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.24

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