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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.35, 5,822.55 and 2,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.35, 5,822.55 and 2,450.66 is: 3,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.35 : 5,822.55 = 2,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.35/5,822.55 = 2,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.35x = 5,822.55 × 2,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.35x = 14,269,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,061.27/4,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.62

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