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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.64, 5,831.40 and 2,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.64, 5,831.40 and 2,362.64 is: 3,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.64 : 5,831.40 = 2,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.64/5,831.40 = 2,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.64x = 5,831.40 × 2,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.64x = 13,777,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,777,498.90/4,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.45

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