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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.96, 5,835.93 and 2,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.96, 5,835.93 and 2,365.96 is: 3,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.96 : 5,835.93 = 2,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.96/5,835.93 = 2,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.96x = 5,835.93 × 2,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.96x = 13,807,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,576.94/4,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.01

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