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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.42, 5,814.91 and 2,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.42, 5,814.91 and 2,445.71 is: 3,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.42 : 5,814.91 = 2,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.42/5,814.91 = 2,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.42x = 5,814.91 × 2,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.42x = 14,221,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,548.35/4,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.50

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