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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.93, 5,830.44 and 2,361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.93, 5,830.44 and 2,361.93 is: 3,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.93 : 5,830.44 = 2,361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.93/5,830.44 = 2,361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.93x = 5,830.44 × 2,361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.93x = 13,771,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771,091.15/4,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.48

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