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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.53, 5,823.33 and 2,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.53, 5,823.33 and 2,451.08 is: 3,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.53 : 5,823.33 = 2,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.53/5,823.33 = 2,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.53x = 5,823.33 × 2,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.53x = 14,273,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,447.70/4,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.91

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