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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.85, 5,826 and 2,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.85, 5,826 and 2,453.16 is: 3,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.85 : 5,826 = 2,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.85/5,826 = 2,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.85x = 5,826 × 2,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.85x = 14,292,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,081.03/4,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.07

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