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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.21, 5,184.94 and 2,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.21, 5,184.94 and 2,423.25 is: 3,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.21 : 5,184.94 = 2,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.21/5,184.94 = 2,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.21x = 5,184.94 × 2,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.21x = 12,564,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564,405.86/3,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.01

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