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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.01, 5,823.61 and 2,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.01, 5,823.61 and 2,427.62 is: 3,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.01 : 5,823.61 = 2,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.01/5,823.61 = 2,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.01x = 5,823.61 × 2,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.01x = 14,137,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,476.92/4,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.11

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