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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.61, 5,832.41 and 2,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.61, 5,832.41 and 2,363.25 is: 3,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.61 : 5,832.41 = 2,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.61/5,832.41 = 2,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.61x = 5,832.41 × 2,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.61x = 13,783,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,431.12/4,226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.11

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