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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.01, 5,823.63 and 2,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.01, 5,823.63 and 2,451.96 is: 3,383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.01 : 5,823.63 = 2,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.01/5,823.63 = 2,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.01x = 5,823.63 × 2,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.01x = 14,279,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,307.81/4,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.71

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