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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.72, 5,831.48 and 2,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.72, 5,831.48 and 2,362.72 is: 3,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.72 : 5,831.48 = 2,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.72/5,831.48 = 2,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.72x = 5,831.48 × 2,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.72x = 13,778,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,778,143.40/4,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.54

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