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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.98, 5,825.29 and 2,452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.98, 5,825.29 and 2,452.93 is: 3,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.98 : 5,825.29 = 2,452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.98/5,825.29 = 2,452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.98x = 5,825.29 × 2,452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.98x = 14,289,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,007.90/4,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.24

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