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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.68, 5,832.66 and 2,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.68, 5,832.66 and 2,363.56 is: 3,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.68 : 5,832.66 = 2,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.68/5,832.66 = 2,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.68x = 5,832.66 × 2,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.68x = 13,785,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,785,841.87/4,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.62

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