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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.88, 5,814.92 and 2,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.88, 5,814.92 and 2,444.13 is: 3,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.88 : 5,814.92 = 2,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.88/5,814.92 = 2,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.88x = 5,814.92 × 2,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.88x = 14,212,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,426.53/4,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.57

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