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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.06, 5,823.33 and 2,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.06, 5,823.33 and 2,451.78 is: 3,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.06 : 5,823.33 = 2,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.06/5,823.33 = 2,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.06x = 5,823.33 × 2,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.06x = 14,277,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,524.03/4,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.26

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