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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.52, 5,823.96 and 2,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.52, 5,823.96 and 2,427.91 is: 3,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.52 : 5,823.96 = 2,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.52/5,823.96 = 2,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.52x = 5,823.96 × 2,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.52x = 14,140,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,050.72/4,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.31

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