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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.45, 5,832.50 and 2,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.45, 5,832.50 and 2,363.45 is: 3,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.45 : 5,832.50 = 2,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.45/5,832.50 = 2,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.45x = 5,832.50 × 2,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.45x = 13,784,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784,781.15/4,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.55

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