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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.65, 5,824.29 and 2,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.65, 5,824.29 and 2,451.97 is: 3,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.65 : 5,824.29 = 2,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.65/5,824.29 = 2,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.65x = 5,824.29 × 2,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.65x = 14,280,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,984.35/4,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.60

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