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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.91, 5,833.11 and 2,363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.91, 5,833.11 and 2,363.91 is: 3,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.91 : 5,833.11 = 2,363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.91/5,833.11 = 2,363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.91x = 5,833.11 × 2,363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.91x = 13,788,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,788,947.06/4,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.18

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