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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.95, 5,813.40 and 2,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.95, 5,813.40 and 2,444.22 is: 3,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.95 : 5,813.40 = 2,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.95/5,813.40 = 2,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.95x = 5,813.40 × 2,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.95x = 14,209,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,228.55/4,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.75

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