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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.62, 5,814.69 and 2,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.62, 5,814.69 and 2,444.66 is: 3,374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.62 : 5,814.69 = 2,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.62/5,814.69 = 2,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.62x = 5,814.69 × 2,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.62x = 14,214,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,214,940.06/4,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.37

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