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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.04, 5,825.38 and 2,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.04, 5,825.38 and 2,452 is: 3,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.04 : 5,825.38 = 2,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.04/5,825.38 = 2,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.04x = 5,825.38 × 2,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.04x = 14,283,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,831.76/4,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.96

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