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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.42, 5,815.96 and 2,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.42, 5,815.96 and 2,446.56 is: 3,376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.42 : 5,815.96 = 2,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.42/5,815.96 = 2,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.42x = 5,815.96 × 2,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.42x = 14,229,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,095.10/4,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.29

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