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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.94, 5,812.66 and 2,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.94, 5,812.66 and 2,533.44 is: 3,496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.94 : 5,812.66 = 2,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.94/5,812.66 = 2,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.94x = 5,812.66 × 2,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.94x = 14,726,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,025.35/4,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.26

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