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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.45, 5,813.67 and 2,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.45, 5,813.67 and 2,444.83 is: 3,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.45 : 5,813.67 = 2,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.45/5,813.67 = 2,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.45x = 5,813.67 × 2,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.45x = 14,213,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,434.83/4,213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.35

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