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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.62, 5,814.75 and 2,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.62, 5,814.75 and 2,445.58 is: 3,374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.62 : 5,814.75 = 2,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.62/5,814.75 = 2,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.62x = 5,814.75 × 2,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.62x = 14,220,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,436.31/4,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.07

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