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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.56, 5,824.20 and 2,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.56, 5,824.20 and 2,451.52 is: 3,383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.56 : 5,824.20 = 2,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.56/5,824.20 = 2,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.56x = 5,824.20 × 2,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.56x = 14,278,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,142.78/4,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.00

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