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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.06, 5,824.49 and 2,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.06, 5,824.49 and 2,428.74 is: 3,352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.06 : 5,824.49 = 2,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.06/5,824.49 = 2,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.06x = 5,824.49 × 2,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.06x = 14,146,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,159.70/4,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.13

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