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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.31, 5,844.35 and 2,555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.31, 5,844.35 and 2,555.19 is: 3,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.31 : 5,844.35 = 2,555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.31/5,844.35 = 2,555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.31x = 5,844.35 × 2,555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.31x = 14,933,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,933,431.06/4,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.60

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