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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.90, 5,831.74 and 2,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.90, 5,831.74 and 2,362.90 is: 3,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.90 : 5,831.74 = 2,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.90/5,831.74 = 2,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.90x = 5,831.74 × 2,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.90x = 13,779,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,779,818.45/4,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.80

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