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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.65, 5,813.94 and 2,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.65, 5,813.94 and 2,533.33 is: 3,497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.65 : 5,813.94 = 2,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.65/5,813.94 = 2,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.65x = 5,813.94 × 2,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.65x = 14,728,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,628.62/4,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.12

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