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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.69, 5,832.80 and 2,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.69, 5,832.80 and 2,363.69 is: 3,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.69 : 5,832.80 = 2,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.69/5,832.80 = 2,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.69x = 5,832.80 × 2,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.69x = 13,786,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,933.80/4,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.87

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