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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.76, 5,835.60 and 2,340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.76, 5,835.60 and 2,340.34 is: 3,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.76 : 5,835.60 = 2,340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.76/5,835.60 = 2,340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.76x = 5,835.60 × 2,340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.76x = 13,657,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657,298.70/4,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.62

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