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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.92, 5,835.24 and 2,655.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.92, 5,835.24 and 2,655.90 is: 3,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.92 : 5,835.24 = 2,655.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.92/5,835.24 = 2,655.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.92x = 5,835.24 × 2,655.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.92x = 15,497,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,813.92/4,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.72

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