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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.33, 5,813.57 and 2,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.33, 5,813.57 and 2,444.49 is: 3,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.33 : 5,813.57 = 2,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.33/5,813.57 = 2,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.33x = 5,813.57 × 2,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.33x = 14,211,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,211,201.51/4,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.72

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