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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.96, 5,824.49 and 2,452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.96, 5,824.49 and 2,452.41 is: 3,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.96 : 5,824.49 = 2,452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.96/5,824.49 = 2,452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.96x = 5,824.49 × 2,452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.96x = 14,284,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,025.26/4,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.07

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