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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.93, 5,813.85 and 2,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.93, 5,813.85 and 2,444.67 is: 3,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.93 : 5,813.85 = 2,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.93/5,813.85 = 2,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.93x = 5,813.85 × 2,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.93x = 14,212,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,944.68/4,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.65

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