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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.06, 5,823.89 and 2,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.06, 5,823.89 and 2,541.98 is: 3,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.06 : 5,823.89 = 2,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.06/5,823.89 = 2,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.06x = 5,823.89 × 2,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.06x = 14,804,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,211.90/4,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.06

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