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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.39, 5,832.43 and 2,363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.39, 5,832.43 and 2,363.39 is: 3,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.39 : 5,832.43 = 2,363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.39/5,832.43 = 2,363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.39x = 5,832.43 × 2,363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.39x = 13,784,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784,271.67/4,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.48

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