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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.93, 5,882.98 and 2,322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.93, 5,882.98 and 2,322.77 is: 3,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.93 : 5,882.98 = 2,322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.93/5,882.98 = 2,322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.93x = 5,882.98 × 2,322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.93x = 13,664,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,664,809.45/4,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.50

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