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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226, 5,832 and 2,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226, 5,832 and 2,363.12 is: 3,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226 : 5,832 = 2,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226/5,832 = 2,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226x = 5,832 × 2,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226x = 13,781,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781,715.84/4,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.17

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