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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.16, 5,834.76 and 2,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.16, 5,834.76 and 2,365.52 is: 3,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.16 : 5,834.76 = 2,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.16/5,834.76 = 2,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.16x = 5,834.76 × 2,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.16x = 13,802,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,802,241.48/4,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.36

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