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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.47, 5,842.19 and 2,319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.47, 5,842.19 and 2,319.28 is: 3,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.47 : 5,842.19 = 2,319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.47/5,842.19 = 2,319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.47x = 5,842.19 × 2,319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.47x = 13,549,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549,633.62/4,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.60

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