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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.91, 5,814.50 and 2,445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.91, 5,814.50 and 2,445.17 is: 3,373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.91 : 5,814.50 = 2,445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.91/5,814.50 = 2,445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.91x = 5,814.50 × 2,445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.91x = 14,217,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,399.67/4,213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.93

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