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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.39, 5,813.12 and 2,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.39, 5,813.12 and 2,445.04 is: 3,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.39 : 5,813.12 = 2,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.39/5,813.12 = 2,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.39x = 5,813.12 × 2,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.39x = 14,213,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,310.92/4,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.17

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