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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.28, 5,830.86 and 2,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.28, 5,830.86 and 2,362.28 is: 3,259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.28 : 5,830.86 = 2,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.28/5,830.86 = 2,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.28x = 5,830.86 × 2,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.28x = 13,774,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,123.96/4,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.93

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