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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.68, 5,834.99 and 2,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.68, 5,834.99 and 2,435.88 is: 3,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.68 : 5,834.99 = 2,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.68/5,834.99 = 2,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.68x = 5,834.99 × 2,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.68x = 14,213,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,323.26/4,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.17

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