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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.79, 5,823.71 and 2,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.79, 5,823.71 and 2,451.33 is: 3,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.79 : 5,823.71 = 2,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.79/5,823.71 = 2,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.79x = 5,823.71 × 2,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.79x = 14,275,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275,822.78/4,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.26

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