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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.56, 5,824.04 and 2,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.56, 5,824.04 and 2,452.28 is: 3,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.56 : 5,824.04 = 2,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.56/5,824.04 = 2,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.56x = 5,824.04 × 2,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.56x = 14,282,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,179.11/4,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.96

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