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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.88, 5,835.85 and 2,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.88, 5,835.85 and 2,365.88 is: 3,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.88 : 5,835.85 = 2,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.88/5,835.85 = 2,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.88x = 5,835.85 × 2,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.88x = 13,806,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806,885.70/4,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.91

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