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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.91, 5,834.49 and 2,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.91, 5,834.49 and 2,364.91 is: 3,263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.91 : 5,834.49 = 2,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.91/5,834.49 = 2,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.91x = 5,834.49 × 2,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.91x = 13,798,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,798,043.75/4,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.56

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