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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.58, 5,814.86 and 2,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.58, 5,814.86 and 2,445.86 is: 3,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.58 : 5,814.86 = 2,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.58/5,814.86 = 2,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.58x = 5,814.86 × 2,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.58x = 14,222,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,333.48/4,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.56

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