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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.68, 5,823.60 and 2,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.68, 5,823.60 and 2,452.24 is: 3,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.68 : 5,823.60 = 2,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.68/5,823.60 = 2,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.68x = 5,823.60 × 2,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.68x = 14,280,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,864.86/4,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.55

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