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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.52, 5,812.81 and 2,443.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.52, 5,812.81 and 2,443.77 is: 3,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.52 : 5,812.81 = 2,443.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.52/5,812.81 = 2,443.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.52x = 5,812.81 × 2,443.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.52x = 14,205,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,164.58/4,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.13

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