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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.40, 5,835.48 and 2,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.40, 5,835.48 and 2,365.04 is: 3,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.40 : 5,835.48 = 2,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.40/5,835.48 = 2,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.40x = 5,835.48 × 2,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.40x = 13,801,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,143.62/4,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.92

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