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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.93, 5,831.82 and 2,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.93, 5,831.82 and 2,362.93 is: 3,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.93 : 5,831.82 = 2,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.93/5,831.82 = 2,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.93x = 5,831.82 × 2,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.93x = 13,780,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780,182.43/4,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.86

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