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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.35, 5,825.31 and 2,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.35, 5,825.31 and 2,452.66 is: 3,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.35 : 5,825.31 = 2,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.35/5,825.31 = 2,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.35x = 5,825.31 × 2,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.35x = 14,287,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,504.82/4,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.38

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