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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.62, 5,831.36 and 2,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.62, 5,831.36 and 2,362.62 is: 3,260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.62 : 5,831.36 = 2,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.62/5,831.36 = 2,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.62x = 5,831.36 × 2,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.62x = 13,777,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,777,287.76/4,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.42

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