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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.68, 5,823.26 and 2,451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.68, 5,823.26 and 2,451.94 is: 3,382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.68 : 5,823.26 = 2,451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.68/5,823.26 = 2,451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.68x = 5,823.26 × 2,451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.68x = 14,278,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,284.12/4,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.93

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