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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.47, 5,812.97 and 2,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.47, 5,812.97 and 2,444.65 is: 3,373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.47 : 5,812.97 = 2,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.47/5,812.97 = 2,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.47x = 5,812.97 × 2,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.47x = 14,210,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,650.35/4,212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.47

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